What are the steps involved after filing a trademark application in Canada?

After filing a trademark application in Canada, it goes through several stages: Publication, Examination, Prosecution, and Opposition.

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  Publication – The application details are made public and available online. This includes the applicant's name and address, the trademark itself, application date and number, priority claim, goods/services, date of first use, and trademark representation.


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  Examination – Authorities review the application to ensure it meets all requirements. They check the mark for clarity, descriptiveness, distinctiveness, deceptiveness, conflicts with earlier applications, and other relevant criteria.


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  Prosecution – While the application is under review, the applicant can use the filing date for priority purposes.


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  Opposition – Third parties can challenge the application on grounds such as copyright infringement, proprietary rights, descriptiveness, bad faith, etc.