Trade-marks Examination Manual

The Trade-marks Examination Manual is designed to serve the needs of the Office of the Registrar, specifically the staff in the Examination Section. By clarifying the legal guidelines of the Trade-marks Act and the Trade-marks Regulations, the Manual is intended to reduce the time needed to process applications.

Trade-marks Examination Manual (PDF - 1.0 MB - 247 pages)
September 1996

Amendments to the Trade-marks Examination Manual

These practice notices are intended to provide guidance on current practices and interpretation of relevant legislation.

Note: In the event of any inconsistency between these notices and the applicable legislation, the legislation must be followed.