JD Supra5d
Prove It or Lose It: Trademark Registrar Initiates Proof-of-Use Proceedings
On December 16, 2024, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) announced that it was initiating a pilot project under section 45 of the Act. Starting in January 2025, the Registrar will randomly ...
Canadian Lawyer Magazine26d
Intellectual Property Office to launch project requiring trademark owners to prove active use
This pilot project, led by the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB), involves the proactive issuance of s. 45 notices under the Trademarks Act to registered trademark owners. Those who cannot provide ...