✅ How to avoid extra fees when filing in Canada
When filing in Canada with Bonamark only one type of extra fees might be possible. It is a price to respond to an objection if there is a similar mark or if your mark is unregistrable for a different reason. How to avoid? Ordering our Study virtually nullifies this risk.
Unlike other agents we manually pick only approved goods and services for your application and this helps to avoid objections which are very common in Canada and cost up to 1000$ to respond.
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We recommend choosing a wordmark as your first mark. It gives the broadest scope of protection and wordmarks are rarely changed, unlike logos.
- A logo as a first mark is recommended if the mark you are trying to register is considered weak (descriptive, for example).
- A combined mark is a solid choice in many countries. But you must use your mark as it was registered at least sometimes. Therefore, a wordmark is still preferred as it remains the best value for money.
How to apply for a mark in Canada
Filing plan:
1. Start with a Free TM Search. We will check if there are any obvious conflicts. You will know if it's worth moving forward with the mark.
2. Attorney's opinion (a.k.a. Study) In some cases we may recommend asking our attorney to review the case and prepare a detailed registration report. That's an optional non-obligatory service.
3. Request registration. The process is completely online and we'll request your mark within 3-5 days and you will get a filing confirmation.
🇨🇦 Detailed Trademark Fees in Canada
| Trademark services in Canada | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Price, USD |
| Filing, extra class | 99 (Gov. fee included) |
| Assignment/Trademark Transfer | 250 |
| Responses to non-substantial objections | up to 200 |
| Responses to substantial objections | 200-800 |
| Change of Address | 120 |
| Renewal, 1st class | 599 |
| Renewal, extra class | 150 |
| Design Patent registration | 1299 |
| Design Patent registration (additional design) | 799 |
The prices are for reference only and can be changed without prior notice.
Trademark Registration Process in a nutshell
Registration Requirements
- Name of the applicant
- Address of the applicant
- Description of products/services the applicant sells.
- Details of the trademark
Our advice to Trademark Applicants
- Be as precise in the description as possible. The Trademark Office of Canada generally does not accept vague descriptions and will issue an office action requesting a more detailed description (i.e. tableware most likely will not be accepted, you should list all the products you use your trademark on plates, mugs, bowls, etc.)
- Be sure to use your trademark exactly as it was registered. If you altered a single detail in your logo, the best idea will be to file it again. The use is crucial since only trademarks in use can maintain their protected status in Canada and the amended logo and the original logo will not be taken as the same.
The Canadian Trademarks Act does not allow for the registration of a trademark in the name of two individuals. This can, however, be addressed by indicating the name of the business that they operate under – for example “Name 1 and Name 2 doing business as [X]”.
Our professional trademark attorney in Canada will prepare and file your trademark for registration in the country.
Our Services
| A | B | C | D | |
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1st class | Extra class | Official fee included | |
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Registration Request | US$599 | US$99 | Yes, 336 CAD in the first class, 101 CAD per extra class |
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Trademark Study (wordmark/logo) | US$119 | US$99 | N/A |
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Trademark Study (combined) | US$189 | US$189 | N/A |
We offer the following services in Canada:
- Fast Trademark Search Online - our prices include the government fees and legal fees
- Trademark renewal
- Trademark opposition
- Defenses in case of oppositions or objections/office actions in Canada
- Trademark assignment
- Change of name/Change of Address
If you are interested in any of these services, please do not hesitate to contact us.
5 Step Procedure to Register
- A formal examination
- Examination
- Publication
- Allowance
- Registration
Our attorney will file your trademark within 5 business days.
Registration duration
10 years starting from the registration date. Note that in order to get your trademark registered, the trademark must be in use in Canada. Unlike the USA, you are not obliged to provide any specimens of use at the moment of acceptance of your trademark, however, you will have to make a statement that you are using your trademark in Canada on the products which are mentioned in the description.
The Trademark Office of Canada can request you to present the specimens of use in the future if there are any legal proceedings ongoing regarding your trademark (i.e. someone filed a cancellation of your trademark or you decided to oppose another trademark).
In case if you are unable to present the specimens, the trademark might be cancelled.
Note, that our fees for a registration request in Canada do not include final registration fees. The prices do not include any legal defenses in case of oppositions or objections.
📆 Trademark Renewal in Canada
Canada trademark renewal period
A trademark validity period in Canada is 10 years from the date of registration (previously it was 15 years). The owner of the mark must timely renew the trademark or the mark will expire 6 months after the expiration date. The Trademark Office of Canada (CIPO) will notify the representative of the mark owner of the upcoming trademark renewal.
Strictly speaking, trademarks may be renewed 6 months before or after the renewal date
CA trademark renewal schedule
The price is 599$ for one class, 199$ for each additional class. The government fee is included in the price. Additional fees for amending the description in accordance with the Nice Classification.
Trademark renewal process
Please contact us using the following form in order to request a trademark renewal. The process is rather simple, our attorney will become your representative and will pay the renewal fee.
How to apply
Documents required: no documents required in order to renew a Trademark in Canada. The only requirement is to pay the renewal fee.
How fast the process is
The process takes approximately 1 month, and a renewal certificate is issued.
Possible issues during the renewal process
No issues are expected and can possibly occur. The process is straightforward.
What if the deadline is missed?
Grace period is 6 months, there is no additional fee for submitting a renewal in Canada within 6 months after an expiration date.
Official Trademark Office in Canada
Address: Place du Portage I 50 Victoria Street, Room C-114, Gatineau, Québec K1A 0C9
Telephone: 1 819 934 0544