Register a Trademark in Canada
>>>If you do business in Canada, protect your brand with a trademark<<<
If you are looking to register your trademark in Canada, look no further. We can do all trademark-related work in Canada for you from a trademark consulting to cancellation proceedings and oppositions. We are very confident that our prices for Canadian filings are one of the lowest while you work with the best of the best.
Canada has recently undergone a trademark reform so the registration process has now changed.
Important highlights about the Canadian trademark registration process:
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Trademark is examined on absolute and relative grounds (meaning it can be refused if there is a similar mark or if the mark is descriptive).
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Trademarks will now be subject to a distinctiveness examination like in many other countries.
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Trademark examination is very similar to the Australian system.
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No specimens of use are required. Use before registration is no longer required before registration.
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Government fees are now charged per class like in most other countries.
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You can now register a trademark for marijuana since Canada has legalized cannabis for recreational use.
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Trademark registration process takes about 24 months, so you need to be patient when filing in Canada.
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Trademarks must be renewed every 10 years now.
Trademark Angel works with a few trusted trademark agents. Anita is also a registered trademark agent, as well as the CEO of the company. We can handle all aspects of Canadian trademark registration – from filing to opposition.
Pricing of Our Packages
The prices are in USD
SAIL THROUGH
- Covers filing your application and reporting the progress all the way to registration. 2 classes included. This is our entry-level package.
ALL IN
- Covers full trademark registration, including reporting and responding to non-substantive examiner’s objections and free re-filing.
BELLS AND WHISTLES
- Covers all aspects of trademark registration, including responding to all examiner’s objections and free re-filing. More free extras.
If paying in Canadian dollars, prices are C$395 for “SAIL THROUGH” package, C$745 for “ALL IN” package and C$1095 for “BELLS AND WHISTLES” package.
Details about pricing packages
SAIL THROUGH Package
What’s included:
Comprehensive trademark search.
Preparation and filing of your application and reporting the progress all the way to registration.
The maximum number of classes: 2. Our professional fees for each extra class is $50.
What’s not included:
Government fees, responding to examiner’s objections (office actions), the filing of a Declaration of Use ($150 extra) or requesting extensions to file a Declaration of use ($50 for each extension), opposition proceedings, free re-filing and additional extras that you get with the “ALL IN” package.
If an office action is received, you will be notified and provided with an estimate to respond based on our hourly rate. Where possible, we will try to give you a flat fee.
When to choose:
If your funds are limited and if our free trademark search didn’t uncover any obstacles to registration. Also, this package is a good choice for trademarks already in use (i.e. if you already sell in Canada as this will bypass the requirement of having to file a separate Declaration of Use, which will cost you extra).
When it’s better to choose another package:
If our search showed that there may be an objection that may need to be addressed.
If your trademark is very problematic and re-filing may be required.
If you want to include a lot of classes in your application.
If you haven’t started selling your products yet.
ALL IN Package
What’s included:
Covers everything that is included in “SAIL THROUGH” package plus reporting and responding to non-substantive (procedural) office actions, filing of a Declaration of Use, if necessary, requesting extensions to file a Declaration of Use, and free re-filing if Client’s mark is refused by Trademarks Office.
Free re-filing will be done on our “SAIL THROUGH” package conditions – you will be responsible for government fees but we will waive professional fees. Check out our FAQ section for re-filing details.
The maximum number of classes: 2. Our professional fees for each extra class is $50.
Free extras:
- We will update your company address with the Trademarks Office (value $100). One change of address is included for free.
- Unlimited consultations with us about your trademark (average value of $250).
What’s not included:
Government fees, substantive office actions, opposition proceedings and additional free extras that you get with “BELLS AND WHISTLES” package.
When to choose:
Most popular – this package gives you peace of mind and predictability of the budget. Also, this package is a good choice if you are filing for a brand new trademark not yet in use.
Why is it a better choice than “SAIL THROUGH” package:
We will deal with non-substantive office actions for free. Filing of a Declaration of Use is also included in this package. In addition, if your trademark is refused, you will have an option to file for a different trademark and our professional fees will be waived!
File with confidence:
If your trademark is refused,
We’ll file another – fee excused.
BELLS AND WHISTLES Package
What’s included:
Covers everything that is included in “ALL IN” package, including reporting and responding to all examiner’s objections and free re-filing.
Free re-filing will be on our “ALL IN” package conditions – you will be responsible for government fees but we’ll waive professional fees. Check out our FAQ section for re-filing details.
The maximum number of classes: unlimited.
Free extras:
- We will update your company address with the Trademarks Office (value $100). Unlimited changes of address.
- We will record one trademark assignment if necessary (value $150 for each trademark). You will only pay the government fee (C$100 per application)
- Unlimited consultations with us about your trademark (average of $250).
When to choose:
This package is also recommended if our trademark search uncovered some potential obstacles to your trademark registration. Also, if you want to include more than 2 classes this is the best package.
Why is this package the best?
We will deal with all office actions for free. In addition, if your trademark is refused, you will have an option to file a different trademark and our professional fees will be waived! This package gives you complete peace of mind and predictability of the budget. Read more about this package and why it’s the best here.
File with confidence:
If your trademark is refused,
We’ll file another – fee excused.
Government fees are not included in our packages and are extra
Upgrades
Upgrade 1
- Upgrade “SAIL THROUGH” package to “ALL IN” package
Upgrade 2
- Upgrade “SAIL THROUGH” package to “BELLS AND WHISTLES” package
Upgrade 3
- Upgrade “ALL IN” package to “BELLS AND WHISTLES” package
FAQ
There are 3 ways how you can proceed:
- Book an initial phone call with us. Here is the link.
- Ask for a free preliminary trademark search to get an idea whether your trademark can be registered. This is a basic search but if your mark is unregistrable, we’ll be able to tell you. Order your search here.
- Buy a trademark package right away to start the trademark registration process without further delay. You can see our pricing on this page and can buy directly from our website.
What happens after I buy a trademark package?
- We’ll confirm your order.
- We’ll check if your trademark is registrable. A comprehensive trademark search will be done at this stage. We will provide detailed recommendations how to increase chances of achieving registration if your trademark turns out to be problematic.
- If your trademark is registrable, we’ll move forward with the trademark registration process.
- If your trademark has low chances of achieving registration, you will have 3 options:
- Ask for a full refund;
- Come up with a different name. We will provide detailed instructions for this. Further trademark searches are included in the package and there is no extra cost. We’ll keep searching until we find a registrable trademark;
- Proceed with the filing anyway.
The choice is yours. Make the first step now.
To open in a new tab, click: How does the process work with Trademark Angel? What happens after I buy a trademark package?
Every trademark application must list the specific goods and services that the trademark will cover.
Products belong to classes 1 to 34. Services belong to classes 35 to 45.
Products are tangible, you can touch them. Services are intangible.
Below is a rough classification (class headings) just to give you an idea of general categories (please note that the below list cannot be used for trademark filing)
Products
Class 1: Chemicals (including those used in agriculture, industry and science)
Class 2: Paints, coatings, varnishes, colorants for food.
Class 3: Cosmetics, creams and serums, cleaning products including soap and shampoo, bleaching and abrasives, non-medicated toiletry preparations, false eyelashes, essential oil, perfume
Class 4: Fuels, industrial oils, greases, lubricants, candles
Class 5: Pharmaceutical and veterinary products, food supplements and vitamins, baby food, disinfectants, fungicides, herbicides, plasters, dental wax
Class 6: Metals, metal castings, metal hardware, metal containers, locks, safes
Class 7: Machines and machine tools and their parts, motors and engines (except for land vehicles)
Class 8: Hand-operated tools and implements, razors, cutlery
Class 9: Computers, computer hardware, computer cables, cell phones and cell phone cases, data carriers, computer software, downloable publications including e-books, videos and podcasts
Class 10: Medical and dental instruments and apparatus, massage apparatus, sex toys
Class 11: Products for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes including lamps and kettles
Class 12: Land, air and nautical vehicles, motors and engines for land vehicles
Class 13: Firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, holsters
Class 14: Precious metals, watches, jewellery
Class 15: Musical instruments
Class 16: Paper, items made of paper, stationery products, artists’ products, printed products including photographs, stickers, notebooks, party ornaments of paper
Class 17: Rubber, asbestos and plastic Items, pipes and tubes
Class 18: Leather and leather goods, bags, wallets, animal apparel, collars and leashes for animals
Class 19: Building and construction materials (non-metallic), non-metal monuments
Class 20: Furniture, mirrors, picture frames, storage containers not of metal, party ornaments of plastic
Class 21: Kitchen utensils, crockery, containers, cleaning implements, toothbrushes
Class 22: Ropes and strings, tents, nets, awnings, sacks, padding, canvas material and raw fibrous textile material
Class 23: Yarns, threads
Class 24: Textiles, fabrics, blankets, covers, towels
Class 25: Clothing, footwear and headgear
Class 26: Sewing products, lace and embroidery, artificial flowers, hair decorations like ribbons, false hair
Class 27: Carpets, linoleum, wall and floor coverings, wall hangings
Class 28: Sports equipment, video game apparatus, games, toys, Christmas decorations
Class 29: Dairy products, meat and fish, processed and preserved foods, including dried, frozen and cooked fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs, edible oils and fats, jamps, jellies
Class 30: Staple foods, spices, bakery products, confectioneries, tea, coffee
Class 31: Fresh fruit and vegetables, live animals, animal food, seeds, fresh herbs, plants and flowers
Class 32: Non-alcoholic beverages, preparations for making beverages, fruit juices, beer
Class 33: Alcoholic beverages, except beer
Class 34: Tobacco products and smokers’ articles, matches, electronic cigarettes
Services
Class 35: Retail services including online retail store, advertising, business consulting, business management
Class 36: Insurance and financial services, real estate services
Class 37: Building construction, repair and maintenance services, installation services
Class 38: Telecommunication services, broadcasting services including video broadcasting
Class 39: Transport, logistics and storage, travel services
Class 40: Treatment of materials, custom assembly, recycling and waste management
Class 41: Education services, including arranging and conducting educational classes and seminars, entertainment services, book publishing, organizing exhibitions and conferences
Class 42: Saas and Paas services (Software as a service and platform as a service), IT services, software development, graphic design services, website development, scientific and technological services
Class 43: Restaurants, cafes, hotels, catering services
Class 44: Medical services, hygienic and beauty care services, dental services, veterinary services
Class 45: Personal and social services, legal services, security services
For a more in-depth discussion read this article: Taking Advantage of the Trademark Classification
To open in a new tab, click: Classification of Goods and Services in a Trademark Application (class headings)
When deciding whether to file for either a word mark or logo, it is important to keep in mind that a logo must always be used as it is depicted in your application. In addition, if you file your logo in a particular color in the US, you must always use your logo in that particular color.
On the other hand, word marks are somewhat more flexible. When filed in all capital letters, word marks allow the trademark owner to display it in any combination of lower case and upper case letters.
For example, if you filed for the word mark TRADEMARK ANGEL ROCKS, you can use it on your goods and/or services as: trademark angel rocks, Trademark Angel Rocks, or TraDeMaRk AnGeL RoCkS.
The flexibility of a word mark ultimately makes it quite appealing as it is not limited to a particular font or color and can be displayed in a combination of upper and lower-case letters.
However, filing for a logo can be more advantageous in some situations.
For example, if your mark is found to be descriptive of your goods/services or uses generic words, your mark will generally be limited to the Supplemental Register. A distinct logo, however, can “carry” the mark to the Principal Register despite the descriptive nature of your mark.
Let’s say you want to file for TRADEMARK REGISTRATION CO. for a company that offers trademark registration services. That’s a mark that is descriptive of the services offered, and will therefore would be limited to registration to the Supplemental Register. If this same mark was filed with a distinctive logo, for example:
Then, the logo could provide sufficient distinctiveness to allow registration of TRADEMARK REGISTRATION CO. onto the Principal Register (with a disclaimer for “TRADEMARK REGISTRATION CO.”).
Another situation when filing for a logo is advantageous is when there are similar marks. For example, a client wanted to register the mark HAWQUE with a design element of a flying hawk 
– for computer software connecting customers to security contractors, in Class 9. We advised that the logo will most likely be registrable but the wordmark alone would be too similar to marks containing the word HAWK providing similar products in the same class. Although we received an office action alleging that the HAWQUE logo mark was confusingly similar to a registered wordmark, HAWQ, that also covered Class 9 computer software, we were ultimately able to overcome the objection. Our client’s logo, HAWQUE, was successfully registered soon after.
In another case, a client wanted to register the mark ESTEEM APPAREL, either the word mark or the logo. However, in our initial search, we found a very similar, registered mark, ESTEEM CLOTHING. In this case, we advised that the logo would have a greater chance of registration. The client chose to file for the logo 
instead of the word mark and, although we received a confusion objection based on similarity with ESTEAM and ESTEEM CLOTHING marks, we were able to successfully able to overcome the objection and the mark was successfully registered.
Since the client protected the logo , he now cannot use Esteem Apparel side by side, without the image, in a different font or in ALL CAPITAL letters: ESTEEM APPAREL. On the other hand, if word mark had been filed – ESTEEM APPAREL, he could have used it in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, in any font, side by side or one word above the other. Logo makes the trademark inflexible and you should not be making even small changes in your use.
In addition, in some cases, one has to file for a logo if the trademark is broken/separated by images or symbols. Please check our article that talks more about it.
Thus, as can be seen from the above examples, it is important to first determine if your mark is too descriptive to achieve registration in the Principal Register, and whether you intend to consistently display your logo on all of your products, prior to making a decision regarding whether to file for a word mark or a logo. Also, in case there are similar marks, filing for the logo may help to differentiate and ultimately achieve registration of your mark.
To open in a new tab, click: Which trademark should I File? Word Mark or Logo?
What is the difference between company name, business name, domain name and brand or trademark?
What are different types of company, domain, business or brand names? Let’s get the names straight to avoid confusion.
- Company name: Legal name of the company, either registered federally or in a certain state (or province in Canada).
Example: Microsoft Corporation
Note: one company may own more than one brand and may do business under more than one name
- Business name or doing business as: Name under which you conduct your business.
Example: Microsoft
Example: Skype
- Domain name: Name of your address on the Web.
Example: www.microsoft.com
Example: www.skype.com (Microsoft owns Skype)
- Trademark: A trademark may be one word, a combination of words, or logos (or even sounds and smells!) used to distinguish/differentiate your products or services from those of other entities.
Example: MICROSOFT, 
, or a combined mark: 
Example: SKYPE,