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Trademark Registration in Canada - Protect Your Brand Nationwide

Trademark applications in Canada are administered by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) under the authority of the Trademarks Act, 1985.
CIPO is responsible for the examination, publication, opposition, registration, and maintenance of trademarks across Canada. Canada follows a substantive examination system, ensuring that trademarks are distinctive, lawful, and non-conflicting with prior rights before registration.

Why Trademark Registration is Important in Canada??

Exclusive Rights: Grants you the exclusive legal right to use your trademark for the registered goods/services across Canada.

Legal Enforcement: Empowers you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through Canadian courts.

Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection throughout all provinces and territories of Canada.

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How the Canada Trademark Registration Works

The Canada trademark registration system follows a structured sequence of reviews, publications, and legal checks. These steps ensure that trademarks meet all statutory requirements and remain protected over time. 

1

Filing

The application is submitted via CIPO's online portal, with the trademark representation, applicant details, and list of goods/services. Upon payment of fees, an official filing number is issued immediately.

2

Examination

CIPO examines the application for formal and substantive compliance. Minor issues may be resolved through examiner communication before a formal objection is issued.

3

Acceptance & Publication

If the application clears examination without objections, the mark is published in the Trademarks Journal for opposition.

4

Opposition Period

Third parties may file an opposition within 2 months from publication. If no opposition is filed or it is unsuccessful, the application proceeds further.

5

Registration

After payment of the registration fee, the official Certificate of Registration is granted.

6

Validity & Renewal

The Registered trademark is valid for a term of ten years, with the option to renew indefinitely in successive ten-year periods by paying the prescribed renewal fees.

Trademark Services Available in Canada

01

Attorney-Assisted Search

In-depth legal search for conflicts.

02

Trademark Registration Services

Full filing and application management.

03

Trademark Renewal Services

Complete filing and application management with Canada

04

Watch & Monitoring Services

Continuous monitoring of Canada trademarks to spot potential conflicts.

05

Ownership Transfer / Assignment

Efficient handling of trademark ownership changes in the Canada

Requirements for Filing

Applicant’s name and mailing address of the applican

A representation or description, or both, of the trademark

Description of goods/services

Passport copy of Applicant / Authorized Signatory

The statement of goods and services grouped according to the Nice Classification

For Foreign Applicants: A Canadian trademark agent must be appointed. A signed Power of Attorney is required to formalize the agent's appointment but is not needed to initially file the application.

Official Fee 880.00
Professional Fee 450.00
Total 1,330.00
Search Fee No Search Fee

Timeline

Approx. 18–24 months for registration in a straightforward case without objections.

Validity & Renewal

Approx. 18–24 months for registration in a straightforward case without objections.

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