1) The definition of a mark has been broadened to include any mark capable of distinguishing the goods or services of an enterprise in respect of which it is registered from the goods or services of another enterprise and may include any mark which can be represented graphically, including names of persons, images, letters, numbers, aspects of packaging and shapes.

2) The distinction between Parts A and B of the Register has been abolished to create a single Register.

3) Collective and certification marks may be registered.

4) A trademark which has not been used within five years from registration or any continuous five-year period cannot be used as a basis for canceling or obtaining rejection of a subsequent trademark.