However, they are not sufficiently descriptive that they would be denied registration. The problem with using this type of mark is that it may be difficult to prevent use by other parties. This can be accomplished through extensive usage. This word, originally, could not be registered as a trade-mark because it clearly describes refrigerators. A trade-mark may be used without registering it.
Registration serves to discourage the use of the mark or similar marks by others.
This Canada-wide right applies even if the owner does not actually use the mark throughout the country. An unregistered mark cannot be licensed to others. If the mark is currently being used, you should state the date that the company commenced to use it. The reason is that it will be necessary for them to execute a document assigning their copyright rights in the design. The purpose of the search is to ensure that there are no similar marks that are already registered or whose registration is pending.