Register a Trademark in Canada
Protect your brand before someone else does. Incorp Master Canada provides fast, accurate, and fully compliant trademark registration services with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Whether you are registering a business name, logo, slogan, or design, a registered Canadian trademark gives you exclusive nationwide rights to your brand for 10 years – enforceable in every province and territory across Canada. Register with Incorp Master Canada today and secure your brand with confidence.
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Just 4 Steps to Register Your Trademark in Canada
Fast, Simple & Hassle – Free Process
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Conduct Your Trademark Search
We conduct a comprehensive search of the Canadian Trademarks Database to confirm your proposed trademark is available and does not conflict with any existing registered or pending trademark.
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Submit Your Application
We prepare and file your trademark application with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), including the correct Nice Classification of goods and services covered by your trademark.
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CIPO Review and Publication
CIPO examines your application and, if approved, publishes it in the Trademarks Journal for a two-month opposition period. We monitor your application and respond to any CIPO objections on your behalf.
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Receive Your Trademark Certificate
Once the opposition period closes without successful challenge, CIPO registers your trademark and issues your official Certificate of Registration - valid for 10 years across all of Canada.
Our Trademark Registration Services
Incorp Master Canada provides a full suite of trademark services to protect, manage, and enforce your brand across Canada.
Trademark Application in Canada
A Canadian trademark application filed with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) gives you exclusive nationwide rights to your brand name, logo, or slogan across all provinces and territories in Canada. Our trademark application service covers the complete preparation and submission of your application, including identifying the correct Nice Classification categories for your goods and services and submitting through CIPO’s online filing system. Government filing fees start at $458.00 per class of goods or services as of 2024, subject to annual CIPO fee adjustments under the Service Fees Act. Incorp Master Canada prepares and files your Canadian trademark application correctly the first time to minimize the risk of CIPO objections and costly delays.
Trademark Application in USA
A United States trademark application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) gives you exclusive rights to your brand across all 50 states. US trademark registration is essential for Canadian businesses selling products or services in the American market, operating a US-based entity, or licensing their brand to US partners. The USPTO application process involves identifying the correct International Class of goods and services, filing the application through the USPTO’s Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), and responding to any USPTO Office Actions during examination. As of August 3, 2019, all USPTO filings for foreign-domiciled applicants require representation by a US-licensed trademark attorney. Incorp Master Canada assists Canadian entrepreneurs and businesses with US trademark application filing in partnership with a US-licensed trademark attorney to protect their brand in the world’s largest consumer market.
Trademark Search in Canada
A professional Canadian trademark search is the critical first step before filing a trademark application with CIPO. Our comprehensive trademark search covers the Canadian Trademarks Database, pending applications, and registered trademarks to identify any existing marks that could conflict with your proposed trademark. Identifying conflicts before filing saves time, money, and prevents your application from being rejected by a CIPO examiner. A thorough trademark search also reveals similar marks that could pose a risk of confusion, allowing you to modify your trademark or filing strategy before committing to the full application cost. Incorp Master Canada delivers fast and accurate Canadian trademark search reports directly to your email.
Trademark Search in USA
A professional US trademark search covers the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database of registered and pending trademarks to confirm your proposed mark is available for use and registration in the United States. Conducting a thorough US trademark search before filing saves significant time and cost by identifying potential conflicts before your application is submitted. A US trademark search also helps identify common law trademark uses that may not appear in the USPTO database but could still pose a risk of conflict in the marketplace. Incorp Master Canada provides fast and accurate US trademark search reports for Canadian businesses and entrepreneurs expanding into the American market.
Renew a Trademark in USA
A United States trademark registration must be renewed to maintain active status and exclusive rights. US trademark renewals are filed with the USPTO and involve submitting a Declaration of Use or Excusable Non-Use between the 5th and 6th year after registration, and again between the 9th and 10th year. After the initial 10-year term, the trademark must be renewed every 10 years by filing a combined Declaration of Use and Application for Renewal with the USPTO. Failure to file on time can result in cancellation of the trademark registration. As of August 3, 2019, all USPTO filings for foreign-domiciled applicants require representation by a US-licensed trademark attorney. Incorp Master Canada assists Canadian businesses with US trademark renewal filings in partnership with a US-licensed trademark attorney to ensure their American trademark protection remains active and in good standing.
Renew a Trademark in Canada
A Canadian trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of registration and must be renewed to maintain your exclusive rights. Trademark renewal can be filed up to six months before the expiry of the 10-year term. Late renewals are still possible within six months after the expiry date, though additional fees may apply. The 2025 online renewal fee starts at $580.00 for the first class of goods or services, with $175.00 for each additional class, subject to annual CIPO fee adjustments. Incorp Master Canada tracks your Canadian trademark renewal deadlines and handles the complete renewal filing with CIPO on your behalf, ensuring your trademark protection never lapses.
Why Do You Need a Trademark Application in Canada ?
Secure Your Brand Identity
A registered trademark gives you exclusive rights to use your business name, logo, or tagline across Canada.
Prevent Others from Copying or Imitating You
Trademark protection allows you to take legal action against anyone who uses your brand without permission.
Build Long-Term Brand Value
Having a registered trademark strengthens your business’s reputation, increases credibility, and adds tangible value to your company.
Protect Your Brand Across All of Canada
One Registration. Nationwide Protection
A registered trademark in Canada gives you exclusive rights to use your brand name, logo, slogan, or design across every province and territory in Canada. Unlike a business name registration which only protects your name within a single province, a Canadian trademark registered with CIPO is enforceable nationwide. This means no other business in Canada can legally use a confusingly similar name, logo, or design in connection with the same or similar goods and services.
Incorp Master Canada provides fast and fully compliant trademark registration services with CIPO across all trademark types including word marks, design marks, combination marks, certification marks, and distinguishing guises – 100% online.
Why Register a Trademark in Canada?
- Exclusive nationwide rights to your brand across all provinces and territories
- Legal presumption of ownership - your registration is prima facie evidence of your rights
- Protection against confusingly similar marks being registered by competitors
- Right to use the registered trademark symbol ® in Canada
- 10 years of protection renewable indefinitely every 10 years
- Essential protection under Quebec's Bill 96 - registered trademarks are exempt from French translation requirements
Register your trademark with Incorp Master Canada today and protect the brand you have worked hard to build.
Register your trademark today and secure your brand for the next 10 years.
Why Choose Incorp Master Canada for Trademark Registration?
Protecting Canadian Brands from Coast to Coast
Register your trademark with confidence through Incorp Master Canada’s fast, accurate, and fully compliant CIPO trademark filing services. Every trademark application is prepared and filed through CIPO’s official online filing system, and we monitor your application through every stage of the registration process from initial search to final certificate.
Incorp Master Canada provides fast, secure, and compliant trademark search, application, monitoring, renewal, and opposition services for businesses and entrepreneurs across Canada.
Fast & Affordable Trademark Registration for Canadian Businesses!
Incorp Master Canada makes trademark registration quick, affordable, and stress-free for entrepreneurs and businesses across Canada.
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A trademark in Canada is a word, design, logo, slogan, sound, texture, colour, or combination of these elements that distinguishes the goods or services of one business from those of another. A registered Canadian trademark gives its owner exclusive rights to use that mark across all of Canada in connection with the specific goods and services listed in the registration. Trademarks are registered with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) under the Trademarks Act and are protected for a period of 10 years from the date of registration, renewable indefinitely every 10 years. Unlike a business name registration which only protects your name within a single province, a Canadian trademark is enforceable in every province and territory across the country.
Trademark registration in Canada takes approximately 14 to 18 months from the date of filing for a straightforward application. Under CIPO's new service standards effective January 1, 2024, applications filed online using the pre-approved list of goods and services will receive a first action - either an approval or an examiner's report - within 18 months of the filing date. Applications that receive objections from a CIPO examiner or that face opposition during the two-month opposition period may take longer. Complex applications or those involving disputes before the Trademarks Opposition Board can take significantly more time. Incorp Master Canada monitors your application throughout the entire process and responds to any CIPO communications on your behalf.
The cost to register a trademark in Canada includes both CIPO government filing fees and professional service fees. As of 2024, the CIPO online application fee is $458.00 for the first class of goods or services and $139.00 for each additional class. CIPO fees are subject to annual adjustments under the Service Fees Act - we recommend checking CIPO's current trademark fee schedule at ic.gc.ca for the most up-to-date rates before filing. The total cost of trademark registration in Canada can range from approximately $500 to $3,000 or more depending on the number of classes, the complexity of the application, and whether any objections or oppositions arise during the process. Incorp Master Canada offers transparent, upfront pricing for trademark search and application services with no hidden fees.
A wide range of marks can be registered as trademarks in Canada under the Trademarks Act. These include word marks such as business names or slogans, design marks such as logos or illustrations, combination marks that include both words and design elements, certification marks that indicate a product meets a certain standard, and distinguishing guises such as the distinctive shape or packaging of a product. Sounds, textures, scents, colours, and holograms can also be registered as trademarks in Canada if they are sufficiently distinctive. To be registrable, the trademark must be distinctive - meaning it must distinguish the applicant's goods or services from those of others - and must not be confusingly similar to any existing registered or pending trademark in Canada.
The Nice Classification system is an international system for classifying goods and services for trademark registration purposes. Canada adopted the Nice Classification system in 2019 as part of its accession to the Nice Agreement. Under this system, all goods and services are divided into 45 classes - Classes 1 to 34 cover goods and Classes 35 to 45 cover services. When filing a trademark application with CIPO, applicants must identify the specific class or classes of goods and services that their trademark will cover. CIPO charges separate application fees for each class included in the application, starting at $458.00 per class as of 2024. Incorp Master Canada ensures your trademark application includes the correct Nice Classification categories to provide maximum protection for your brand.
The trademark opposition period in Canada is a two-month window following the advertisement of an approved trademark application in the Trademarks Journal during which any person or business can formally oppose the registration of the trademark. If no opposition is filed within the two-month period, or if all oppositions are resolved in the applicant's favour, the trademark proceeds to registration and CIPO issues the Certificate of Registration. If an opposition is filed, the matter is heard by the Trademarks Opposition Board, which is a quasi-judicial body within CIPO. The government fee for filing a Statement of Opposition with CIPO is $1,050.00 as of 2024, subject to annual adjustments. Incorp Master Canada monitors the opposition period for all trademark applications and assists with both filing and defending oppositions.
A Canadian trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of registration. The trademark must be renewed every 10 years to maintain exclusive rights. Trademark renewal can be filed up to six months before the expiry of the 10-year term, and late renewal is still possible within six months after the expiry date. As of 2025, the online renewal fee starts at $580.00 for the first class of goods or services and $175.00 for each additional class, subject to annual CIPO fee adjustments. A trademark that is not renewed within the allowed timeframe may be expunged from the register. Incorp Master Canada tracks renewal deadlines and handles complete trademark renewal filings with CIPO on your behalf to ensure your trademark protection never lapses.
In Canada, TM (trademark) and ® (registered trademark) indicate different levels of trademark protection. The TM symbol can be used by anyone to indicate that they are claiming trademark rights in a particular word, design, or other mark, regardless of whether the trademark has been formally registered with CIPO. Using TM does not confer any official legal rights and provides no formal protection under the Trademarks Act. The ® symbol, by contrast, can only be used once a trademark has been officially registered with CIPO and a Certificate of Registration has been issued. Using the ® symbol on an unregistered trademark in Canada is prohibited and can expose the user to legal consequences. Registering your trademark with CIPO entitles you to use the ® symbol and provides full legal protection under the Trademarks Act.
Yes, a Canadian trademark registered with CIPO provides protection across all provinces and territories including Quebec. However, Quebec's Bill 96 - the Act Respecting French, the Official and Common Language of Quebec - introduced important trademark-related obligations for businesses operating in Quebec. Effective June 1, 2025, unregistered trademarks used in Quebec in a language other than French must be accompanied by a French version or generic French descriptor. Registered trademarks, however, are exempt from this French translation requirement under the Charter of the French Language, as long as the trademark does not contain descriptive or generic French terms. This makes Canadian trademark registration with CIPO particularly important for businesses operating in Quebec.
Yes, non-Canadian residents and foreign businesses can register a trademark in Canada with CIPO. There is no residency requirement for trademark applicants in Canada. Foreign applicants can file directly with CIPO or through Canada's participation in the Madrid Protocol, which is an international trademark system administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) that allows trademark owners to seek protection in multiple countries through a single international application. When filing directly with CIPO, foreign applicants follow the same process as Canadian applicants and are subject to the same government fees, examination process, and opposition period. Incorp Master Canada assists both Canadian and international clients with trademark registration and CIPO filings across all categories of goods and services.
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