A straightforward, single class application without a search and opinion will cost approximately $1580.00 plus taxes = approx. $1800.00.
On average, with a search and availability opinion, it will cost you approximately $3,000 CAD and take between one to two years to obtain registration of a trademark in Canada. In the US, the process and costs are similar although the exchange rates with USD cause the costs to increase, as does the increased per class costs both at filing and registration.
We spread this cost out over the course of the file. Objections during the application process, either from the trademark examiner or from third parties opposing your application can extend the length and cost of the registration. Costs for design marks, hybrid marks, certification marks, or section 9 marks will vary – please contact us directly for a quote. Here is an overview of the process in Canada:
You gain priority on US and other foreign registrations within 6 months of your filing in Canada, which can be advantageous. The registration procedure in the US is similar to Canada, although the time frames can be slightly shorter, but the fees are slightly higher. Registration in the US, if straightforward and requested at the same time as the Canadian search and opinion, will cost approximately $3,500 – $4,500 CAD and follow roughly the same steps and costs on the previous page. Note however that substantive objections by the Examiner and oppositions may need to be handled by a US attorney. We have connections with US attorneys that can act and assist us with these. If that occurs your costs can increase substantially. Note also that the US class-based system includes per class fees at the Allegation of Use stage as well as upon application. We also have the ability to file applications through the Madrid Protocol which can access multiple countries or jurisdictions at once. Please contact us for a more accurate quote or for information regarding registration in any other jurisdictions.
Your registration will also require to be renewed every 10 years in Canada, and in the US, two separate steps, one after 5 years, and one after every 10 years post-registration. In Canada renewal is $400 CAD official fee, single class, and $100 CAD per additional class. Our fee is $500 CAD, so for a single class renewal, your cost is $900 CAD. In the US renewals are handled slightly differently and we refer you to our miscellaneous tariff page. While we do docket your renewal dates and strive to contact you according to the last contact information you have provided to us, we require your express instructions to proceed with the renewal. It remains your responsibility to contact us and update your contact information with us. If you do not update your contact information with us and we are unable to reach you, and/or you fail to provide us with instructions, we take no responsibility for registrations which are abandoned for failure to file renewals or maintenance filings.
We require a retainer of funds prior to any work performed, or a credit card authorization. We also require that the entity or person that engages us sign a retainer agreement agreeing to our fees and procedures.
Thank you for enquiring about the trademark filing and registration process and potential costs. We hope that this summary will assist you in instructing us. Our fee schedule is as follows:
We look forward to working with you and please contact us with any questions or inquiries.
** Canada ** | OFFICIAL FEE OR DISBURSEMENT | OUR FEE (PLUS TAXES AND DISBURSEMENTS) |
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Search and Availability Opinion (Federal Register, Verbal, single class) | $320 USD* | $675 CAD |
Search and Availability Opinion (Federal Register, Design, single class) | $510 USD* | $675 CAD |
Filing, single class | $330 CAD | $650 CAD |
Each additional class | $100 CAD | |
Review and Reporting of Notice of Approval and Review and Reporting of Publication (collectively) | $300 CAD | |
Review and Reporting of Notice of Allowance, and Review and Reporting of Certificate of Registration | $300 CAD | |
If Applicable | ||
Initial Review and Reporting of Examiner’s Report | $150 CAD | |
Response to Examiner’s Report | Hourly ($425 CAD per hour) | |
Opposition | Hourly ($425 CAD per hour) | |
** USA ** | OFFICIAL FEE OR DISBURSEMENT | OUR FEE (PLUS TAXES AND DISBURSEMENTS) |
Search and Availability Opinion (Federal Register, Verbal, single class) | $405 USD* | $675 CAD |
Search and Availability Opinion (Federal Register, Design, single class) | $755 USD* | $675 CAD |
Filing, single class | $275 USD | $650 CAD |
Each additional class | $275 USD | |
Review and Reporting of Notice of Publication and Review and Reporting of Publication (collectively) | $300 CAD | |
Allegation of Use | $100 USD per class | $300 CAD |
Review and Reporting of Certificate of Registration | $300 CAD | |
If Applicable | ||
Initial Review of Examiner’s Report | $150 CAD | |
Response to Examiner’s Report | Hourly ($425 CAD per hour) | |
Opposition | Hourly ($425 CAD per hour) |
* 3rd party providers fees are subject to change. Note USD where indicated. Current to July 2019.
CANADA | OFFICIAL FEE (CAD) | OUR FEE | TOTAL PLUS TAXES |
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Transfer or Assignment | $100 | $350 | $450 |
Change of owner name (same owner) | — | $200 | $200 |
Form 7 Extension | $450 | $750 | $1200 |
Abandon TM after registration (immediate) | — | $150 | $150 |
Abandon TM after registration (let die) | — | — | — |
Certified Copy of Registration | $50 | $150 | $200 |
Renewal (10 years), single class | $400 | $500 | $900 |
Renewal, each additional class | $125 | – | – |
Section 45 Notice | $400 | Hourly | |
Statement of Opposition | $750 | Hourly | |
License Agreement | — | $750 min | $750 |
USA (most USPTO fees are PER CLASS) | OFFICIAL FEE (USA) | OUR FEE | TOTAL** PLUS TAXES |
Transfer or Assignment | $40 + per | $350 | $450 |
Change of owner name (same owner) | |||
Section 8 Maintenance of US Trademark (5-6 years) | $125 | $500 | $600 |
Section 15 Incontestibility | $200 | $300 | $500 |
Sections 8 and 15 Combined (5-6 years) | $300 | $675 | $975 |
Sections 8 and 9 Combined (Every 10 years) | $425 | $675 | $1100 |
Any above within grace period | +$100-200 | ||
Extension for Statement of Use | $125 | $200 | $325 |
Response to Suspension Notice/Inquiry | — | $150 | $150 |
Abandon TM after registration (immediate) | — | $150 | $150 |
Abandon TM after registration (let die) | — | — | — |
License Agreement (Canada/US) | — | $750 min | $750 |
Fees are subject to change without notice. **USD subject to exchange rates. Current to July 2019.
530-130 Brew Street
Port Moody, BC
V3H 0E3
Tel: 604.937.1166
Fax: 604.937.5577