Which of the following respecting trade marks in Canada is true?
A)Trade make protection is automatic once the mark has been used for six months.
B)Only a person with a similar trade mark or name can file an objection to registration of a trade mark.
C)A person must apply for registration of a trade mark in each province to use it in that province.
D)Once a trade mark is registered, it is protected for 15 years whether it is in active use or not.
E)None of the above

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In Canada, trade mark protection is not automatic; it requires registration. Objections can be filed by anyone with valid grounds, not just those with similar marks. Registration is federal, not provincial, and protection lasts for 10 years, not 15.

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