Registration establishes ownership, serving as a crucial safeguard against trademark infringement and misuse. Although not required, registration is advised because it is a means of validating the exclusive right created by using the trademark in connection with particular goods or services. It is crucial to understand that while registration offers the best legal defence against trademark infringement or misuse, it is not, and cannot ever be, a failsafe solution to all issues arising from trademark usage. A trademark's rights are moreover only protected in Canada when registered with the Canadian Trademark Office. When an organization offers goods or services in connection with a specific trademark in other nations, registration in each of those additional nations should be taken into account.

The act of entering a trademark in the Trademarks Register of the Trademarks Office of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office of Industry Canada constitutes trademark registration in Canada. Unless there are opposition proceedings, in which case the process may be significantly longer, the complete process typically lasts between ten (10) and twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months.

The time it takes for U.S. trademark applications to go from initial filing to registration approval can range from 12 to 18 months. The facts of each application, the applicant's promptness in responding, and whether or not opposition procedures are filed and litigated may cause this timeline to extend.

• Applications for several classes- In Canada, applications for trademarks in many classes are possible.
• Canadian filing requirements- The following documents must be submitted to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office in order to receive a filing date-
  • The registration application;
  • The trademark representation;
  • The list of goods and services;
  • The applicant's information; and
  • Payment of the filing fee.

Although it is not frequently needed, the Registrar may ask for a certified copy of the priority document if priority of a trademark application is asserted. In Canada, there is no need for a Power of Advocate when submitting a trademark application.

• In Canada, trademark application review, publication, and opposition- The application process consists of a formal examination, an examination for registrability and technical compliance with the Trademarks Act and Trademarks Regulations, as well as a search for earlier trademarks on the register that the requested trademark may be confused with. The Trademarks Journal will publish an advertisement for the application if it meets the requirements for approval. Within two months of the application's advertisement date, anyone may object to a trademark application after publication.
• Grant, duration of validity, and renewal of a trademark- In Canada, there are no grant costs associated with trademark registration. The duration of a Canadian trademark registration is ten years from the filing date. Prior the 10-year term expires, six months before, trademarks may be renewed. Renewal is still possible up to two months after receiving the official notice or six months after the initial term has ended.
• Registration process’s duration- The average processing time for a trademark in Canada, from filing to registration, is between 24-32 months in the case of a straightforward registration process.
• Use condition-If a trademark registration hasn't been used in Canada for the past three years, it may be cancelled on the Registrar's initiative or at a third party's request after paying the applicable fee.
• Using a trademark advocate as representation- It is necessary to conduct trademark prosecution in Canada through a registered Canadian trademark agent for international trademark applicants.