Wine, spirit, agricultural product or food tied to origin: request addition of the indication to Canada’s protected list
Wine, spirit, agricultural product or food tied to origin: request addition of the indication to Canada’s protected list
Only a sufficiently connected and knowledgeable responsible authority may apply. Each indication requires a separate request and fee.
Confirm the scope
Confirm the term, product and origin meet the definition and check the list, homonyms and existing protections.
Prepare the information
Establish responsible-authority status and gather boundaries, quality or reputation, geographical link and foreign legal protection.
Complete the process
Prepare a separate English or French request, pay the fee and file through e-services or an accepted written channel.
Keep follow-up records
Answer examination, monitor publication and prepare to respond to any objection before final listing.
Request entry of a geographical indication — CIPO