Trademarks Opposition Board
Learn about the role and activities of the Trademarks Opposition Board and obtain more information about the opposition proceedings and the section 45 proceedings.
The Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) acts on behalf of the Registrar with respect to two types of proceedings: opposition proceedings and section 45 proceedings.
The TMOB comprises of a chairperson, members, hearing officers, a manager and clerks. The chair, members and hearing officers each has delegated authority from the Registrar to conduct hearings and render decisions pursuant to the Trademarks Act and Trademarks Regulations.
The responsibilities of the TMOB with respect to opposition and section 45 proceedings include:
- assessing the initial request;
- corresponding with both parties;
- ruling on various interlocutory matters (oppositions proceedings only);
- scheduling and conducting hearings; and
- rendering decisions.
Decisions and upcoming hearings
e-Services
The E-services listed below are accessible from the TMOB's online web application.
Please consult the TMOB's e-Services online help for detailed information on how to submit the documents and transactions below.
Opposition proceedings
- Statement of opposition
- Counter statement
- Opponent's evidence, or statement
- Applicant's evidence, or statement
- Opponent's reply evidence
- Opponent's written representations, or statement
- Applicant's written representations, or statement
- Request for a hearing
- Request for an extension of time
Section 45 proceedings
- Request for a section 45 notice
- Registered owner's evidence
- Requesting party's written representations, or statement
- Registered owner's written representations, or statement
- Request for a hearing
- Request for an extension of time
Opposition proceedings concerning Protocol applications and section 45 proceedings against Protocol registrations
E-services in respect of Protocol applications and registrations are also accessible from the TMOB's online web application.
Database Search
Resources
Contact Us
For general enquiries, call our Client Service Centre at 1-866-997-1936 (toll-free) or 819-934-0544 (international).
Important: When writing to TMOB, you must indicate:
- Attention: Oppositions or
- Attention: Section 45
Facsimile: 819-953-CIPO (2476)
Mail:
Trademarks Opposition Board
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Place du Portage, Phase 1
50 Victoria Street
Gatineau, QC K1A 0C9
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