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Federal Trademark Search

If you need to determine if your trademark can be registered, you have to start with a Federal Trademark Search. You can jump to the search options by using this link. Alternatively, you can learn about the trademark process by reviewing the information below.

The only effective method to protect your name and thus the identity of your company is by utilizing the trademark process. As per the Canadian trademark law, you may trademark a number of elements of your company including:

 
  • Logo
  • Company Name
  • Slogan
  • Product Line Name
  • Service Line Name
  • Domain Name

Each of these elements could potentially require a separate trademark application and if your logo includes your name or slogan it will require multiple trademarks to properly protect everything. One trademark is required to protect the graphic portion of the logo and one trademark is required to protect the name or slogan portion, if these are not already trademarked. Your trademark protects your intellectual property within Canada for a period of 15 years and may be renewed for additional periods very easily.

In order to file your trademark application, there are several steps you need to take. You do not have to be an expert at trademarks. Our experienced staff will guide you through the process. Find out how below.

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Learn about Trademark Application process

  • Check availability of the trademark
  • Select the most appropriate service package
  • Prepare and file your trademark application
  • Examination of the Proposed Trademark
  • Publication of the Proposed Trademark
  • Allowance and Registration of the Proposed Trademark
  • Trademark Guide

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What is a Trademark?

A trademark is a type of intellectual property, and typically a name, word, phrase, logo, symbol, design, image, or a combination of these elements. You can register a trademark to protect your intellectual property.


Here is how we can help

  • We work for you, not the government. This allows us to do what is best for you.
  • After 20 years of filing trademark applications we can guide you through the process
  • Due to our specialization we offer rates that are 1/2 of what a lawyer would charge
  • When you select a Professional Package, we would do all the filing work for you.

1. Check availability of the trademark - Trademark Search

The first step in registering a trademark is a search to see whether your mark is available. Federal trademark search is the simplest way to check who may be using your proposed trademark.


  • Preliminary Name Search

    Preliminary Name Search allows you to check the name before you actually spend money on application of trademark registration.

    Click to see Preliminary Name Search details

    What it does
    1. Name Search allows you to check up to 3 names at a minimum cost
    2. The report is made available immediately if you select an automated response
    3. Alternatively the report can be faxed to you
    4. Price is only $15.00 per search, plus tax for up to 3 names

    Preliminary Name search does not check for similar names, which is why a federal trademark search is very important.

    Order Preliminary Search See whether your mark is available To ensure complete security of your information you will be directed to our secure website for submitting your application.

  • Basic Federal Trademark NUANS Search

    Basic Search will provide you with an official NUANS report for trademarks that match or closely similar to the name of your band.

    Click to see Basic Trademark NUANS Search details

    What it does
    1. Provides an official NUANS Trademark Search
    2. It also gives a list of similar names and trademarks
    3. It includes federal name search
    4. Price is $39.95 per search, plus tax
    What it does not do
    • It does not allow multiple searches
    Advantages
    • The report provides all the similar names as well
    Order Basic Trademark NUANS Search See whether your mark is available To ensure complete security of your information you will be directed to our secure website for submitting your application.

  • Detailed Federal Trademark NUANS Search

    A Trademark Specialist performs this search across numerous databases. Detailed search for Trademark Canada takes a minimum of 3 business days to complete.

    Click to see Detailed Trademark NUANS Search details

    What it does
    1. It reviews the availability of the name
    2. It gives a list of all similar searches
    3. It also gives a review of wares and services
    4. Price is $120.00 per search, plus tax
    What it does not do
    • Preparation and filing of the Trademark application is not undertaken in this package. However, application for Trademark Registration is based on this search report.
    Advantages
    • A trademark specialist performs this service
    Order Detailed Trademark NUANS Search See whether your mark is available To ensure complete security of your information you will be directed to our secure website for submitting your application.

2. Select the most appropriate service package for filing your Trademark Application

The Cost of a trademark depends on the package selected. The trademark price for every package includes trademark fees for Business Development Centre and the government filing fee.

The registration process

The registration process takes approximately from 12 to 18 months and in many cases includes numerous amendments and correspondence with the Office of Canadian Intellectual Property. As such, it is wise to select a package that matches your skill level and budget. Please note that only Professional Package includes follow up support and up to 3 formal replies to inquiries from the Trademark Examiner.


  • Professional Package - $395.00, plus disbursements

    Give your trademark application the most complete coverage, with the most simple process. A trademark specialist will be with you through the application process, providing recommendations on trademark coverage, and handling communications between you and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). The Professional Package includes support and three formal replies to CIPO in the event your trademark application needs to be amended.

    Click to see Professional Package details

    Advantages
    • Includes recommendations from trademark specialists on improving the coverage of your trademark. Follow up support provided and up to 3 formal replies to inquiries from the Trademark Office.
    Suitable For
    • Suitable for those who prefer to be guided by the Trademark specialists and choose to protect their intellectual property to the fullest extent.
    • For those who are not familiar with the Trademark process.
    Package Highlights
    • Trademark availability check
    • Suggestions on improving the coverage of trademarks
    • Compliance Checks
    • Submit for your approval proposed text for Wares and Services.
    • Provide final report
    • Free Consultation, if required
    Our Services
    • Review Trademark Availability
    • Review of Wares and Services
    • Recommendations of Trademark Specialist
    • Preparation of Trademark Application
    • Filing of Trademark Application
    Pricing Breakdown
    • Our fee - $395.00
    • Detailed Trademark Search - $120.00
    • Government Filing Fee - $250.00
    • Final Report - $15.00
    • 3 written follow ups with the Examiner -$175.00
    • Taxes (GST/HST) - $91.65
    • Total - $1046.65
    Order Professional Trademark Package To ensure complete security of your information you will be directed to our secure website for submitting your application.

  • Standard Package - $249.00, plus disbursements

    See how your trademark coverage can be extended. You'll receive recommendations from one of our trademark specialists on how to strengthen your trademark. Select this package if you're familiar with the trademark application process, and comfortable following up with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) yourself, as this package does not include follow up support or formal replies to CIPO if your trademark needs amendments.

    Click to see Standard Package details

    Advantages
    • Includes recommendations from trademark specialists on improving the coverage of your trademark.
    Suitable For

    Suitable for those who are familiar with the trademark registration process and require minimal assistance and do not require the follow up support or correspondence with the examiner (These services can be requested at a later time at an hourly rate)

    Package Highlights
    • Trademark availability check
    • Suggestions on improving the coverage of trademarks
    • Compliance Checks
    • Provide final report
    Our Services
    • Review Trademark Availability
    • Review of Wares and Services
    • Recommendations of Trademark Specialist
    • Preparation of Trademark Application
    • Filing of Trademark Application
    Pricing Breakdown
    • Our fee - $249.00
    • Basic Trademark Search - $39.95
    • Government Filing Fee - $250.00
    • Final Report - $15.00
    • 3 written follow ups with the Examiner - Not Included
    • Taxes (GST/HST) - $39.51
    • Total - $593.46
    Order Standard Trademark Package To ensure complete security of your information you will be directed to our secure website for submitting your application.

  • Basic Package - $99.00, plus disbursements

    This online-exclusive package provides limited coverage for your trademark. The Basic Package is suggested only if you have an advanced knowledge of the trademark application process, know how to prepare a statement of Wares and Services, and have an understanding of the legal terms involved. If your trademark is not approved, you will not have the benefit of guided formal replies to use in corresponding with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.

    Click to see Basic Package details

    Advantages
    • Minimal Cost
    Suitable For

    Suitable for those who are completely aware of the laws governing Trademarks to protect their intellectual property and know the exact process of preparing the statement of Wares and Services.

    Package Highlights
    • Trademark availability check
    • Prepare and file the trademark application based on the information provided
    • Provide final report
    Our Services
    • Basic trademark searches
    • Filing of trademark application
    Pricing Breakdown
    • Our fee - $99.00
    • Trademark Search - $39.95
    • Government Filing Fee - $250.00
    • Final Report - $15.00
    • 3 written follow ups with the Examiner - Not Included
    • Taxes (GST/HST) - $20.01
    • Total - $423.96
    Order Basic Trademark Package To ensure complete security of your information you will be directed to our secure website for submitting your application.

3. Examination of the Proposed Trademark

After filing, your trademark will be assigned to a CIPO trademark examiner. He or she will issue a report, usually 6-8 months after filing. This report will contain an approval notice, or information about why your mark for your band may not be registered, instructions about how to correct the issues, and a deadline by which you must respond.

When you select our Professional Package, we will work with you and the examiner to get any concerns resolved. For all other packages, you will be responsible for the correspondence with the trademark examiner.

4. Publication of the Proposed Trademark

After the CIPO examiner has approved a mark, it is published in the trademark journal. At this stage it is possible for other trademark holders to oppose your proposed mark if they feel that your trademark is too similar to their own. You would typically use the services of a trademark lawyer or trademark agent to deal with opposition.

5. Allowance and Registration of the Proposed Trademark

If your trademark runs in the trademarks journal without being opposed, your CIPO examiner will send an allowance notice. You would then pay the $200 trademark registration fee directly to CIPO and your mark would be registered for 15 years before coming up for renewal. Allowance typically occurs anywhere from 12-18 months after filing. At the time of your trademark registration, you will be asked to provide a date of first use for any wares and services that were initially filed as proposed uses. If you have proposed wares and services that are not yet applicable, but you do not want to remove them from your application, it is possible to request for a time extension.

 

The registration process

The registration process takes approximately from 12 to 18 months and in many cases includes numerous amendments and correspondence with the Office of Canadian Intellectual Property. As such, it is wise to select a package that matches your skill level and budget. Please note that only Professional Package includes follow up support and up to 3 formal replies to inquiries from the Trademark Examiner.

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If you need assistance, we can walk you through the entire process.
Call 416-649-8721 or Toll-free 1-877-226-2921

File Your Trademark Application Now To ensure complete security of your information you will be directed to our secure website for submitting your application.


 

 

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