July 29, 2025

Deeth Williams Wall Counsel, Gary Daniel, recently wrote an article in World Trademark Review where he discusses the steps taken by Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) to successfully address the backlog in the examination of trademark applications. The article examines the measures implemented by CIPO which led to this, such as strategic triaging and the hiring of additional trademark examiners. It also explores emerging factors that may lead to a renewed backlog. 

The article "CIPO Slays Pendency Dragon" can be found on the World Trademark Review website.