Categories of Trade Marks

There are provisions for the registration of SERVICE MARKS and COLLECTIVE MARKS. There are no provisions for the registration of DEFENSIVE MARKS or SERIES MARKS.

Classification
The International Classification of goods and services applies, a single application may cover any number of classes of goods and/or services.

Documents required

If the application made is a new application.

1. Power of Attorney in duplicate, simply signed – a separate set of forms is required for each application.
2. Ten prints, even for word marks in ordinary type
3. Priority document (if applicable), with verified French translation

Renewals

1. Power of Attorney in duplicate, simply signed – a separate set of forms is required for each registration
2. Photocopy of the Certificate of registration.

Assignments/Mergers

1. Power of Attorney in duplicate, simply signed.
2. Photocopy of the Certificate of registration.
3. In the case of an assignment: “Acte de Cession de Marque” in duplicate, notarized
4. In the case of a merger: Certificate of Merger, with verified French translation and “Demande de Transmission de Marque” in duplicate, simply signed

Change of Name

1. Power of Attorney in duplicate, simply signed
2. Certificate of Change of Name, with verified French translation
3. Photocopy of the Certificate of registration

Change of Address

1. Power of Attorney in duplicate, simply signed
2. Certificate of Change of Address/Declaration signed before a Notary Public, with verified French translation
3. Photocopy of the Certificate of registration

Licenses/Registered Users

1. Power of Attorney in duplicate, simply signed, from the licensee
2. License Agreement, with verified French translation

Also it should be born in mind an original Certificate of Registration can be provided for endorsement purposes, if required.