Written by Jan Buza
Co-founder of Trama
No, after filing your trademark with the IP office, you won't be able to add any more classes. You can always file a second application for a new class(es) later and own two trademark certificates, but that would be subject to an additional fee, and your second application will have to be assessed again.
Bear in mind the success of the second assessment is not guaranteed. The examiner will evaluate the mark in the context of the new classes, where your brand might not be considered distinctive enough or where it might encounter opposition from a trademark that is similar to yours and registered in one of your new classes. However, that doesn't mean you can avoid this risk by registering in all classes at once.
Should I register both the name and the logo trademarks at once?
If I register a logo trademark, will my brand name be protected as well?
I want our trademark to be register under the company, is that possible?
After I file a trademark application, would adding a logo have any additional charges?
I have a brand logo and name, do I need two trademark applications to protect my brand?
I would like to have my trademark for my sales in Canada and also in the USA. Is it possible?
How much does the length of the trademark registration process differ between countries?
I want to register an US trademark in one class; how much would that cost?
Do we have a higher chance of success when registering a wordmark or a logo?
Does logo registration offer any benefits over word trademark registration?
Can I write my brand name in a different font after registering it as a trademark?
I want to register a Chinese trademark in one class; how much would that cost?
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