Take The First Step To Protect Your Brand.

A trademark is a unique sign, word, logo, or phrase that identifies your brand and distinguishes your goods or services from others in the marketplace.

Registration with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office gives you exclusive rights across Canada, legal protection against misuse, and the ability to enforce your rights.

On average, it can take 12 to 18 months for a trademark application to be examined and approved, though timelines vary depending on the case.

Once registered, your trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely for additional 10-year periods.

You can trademark brand names, logos, slogans, product names, packaging designs, and even distinctive sounds or mascots, as long as they are unique.

Generic terms, descriptive words, place names without distinctiveness, and anything misleading, offensive, or purely functional can’t be registered as a trademark.

It’s not required, but working with experts ensures your application is accurate, avoids delays, and increases the likelihood of approval.

Government fees start at CAD 335 per class of goods/services, plus any professional service fees for preparing and filing your application.

Yes, you can file an “intent to use” application with CIPO, securing your brand name or logo before officially launching.

With a registered trademark, you have the legal right to stop others from using it without permission and can pursue enforcement or legal action if needed.