Trademark Application Processing Timelines - US, EU, UK and Canada

The time it takes to get a trademark registered differs greatly depending on the country or region you are seeking protection. Below are the approximate timelines for trademark registration in United States (US), European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK) and Canada, assuming no major Examiner or 3rd party objections.

US

Time to First Examiner Report or Notice of Publication - 8 months

Time to Registration - 13 months

EU

Time to First Examiner Report (if any) - 2 months

Time to Registration - 5 months

UK

Time to First Examiner Report  - 4 to 6 weeks

Time to Registration - 4 months

Canada

Time to First Examiner Report or Approval Notice - 24+ months (2+ years)

Time to Registration - 30+ months (2.5+ years)

As you can see, the Canadian trademark office is experiencing significant delays in processing trademark applications. More information on Canadian trademark processing times is available here.

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The above content is for informational purposes only and is not legal or professional advice.