The registration process generally takes at least 2 years  from start to finish, although it can last longer if legal issues arise during the process. After filing an application, the TRADEMARK REGISTRY will assign your file a serial number and mail you a receipt about a month after filing. An examiner with the  TRADEMARK REGISTRY will examine the application and will publish the mark in the Trademark Journal. Other parties will have nintey days from the date of publication to object to the mark. Thereafter, the TRADEMARK REGISTRY will  issue a Certificate of Registration.