Thank you for enquiring about the trademark process and potential cost. We hope that this summary will assist you in instructing us to prepare an application for registering your trademark.
On average, it will cost you approximately $3,000 – $4,000 and take between one to two years to obtain registration of a trademark in Canada or the US. We spread this cost out over the course of the file. Complications 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 the US, for design marks, hybrid marks, certification marks, or section 9 marks will vary – please contact us directly.
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. Registration in the US, if straightforward and requested at the same time as the Canadian search and opinion, will cost approximately $3,000 – $4,000 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. If that occurs your costs may increase substantially as US attorney fees are much higher than in Canada. Note also that US registrations follow a class-based system and there is an increased cost based on the number of “classes” or categories of wares and services associated with your mark. Each additional class of registration will increase your cost by approximately $375USD, and this fee is duplicated at both the US search, filing, and all renewal steps. This can increase the cost of a US trademark dramatically. 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 15 years in Canada, and in the US, two separate steps, one after 5 years, and one after every 10 years post-registration. Each renewal step will cost you approximately $750.00. US renewal costs increase based on number of classes (see above). While we docket your renewal dates and strive to contact you according to the last contact information you have provided to us, we require your instructions to proceed with the renewal. It remains your responsibility to contact 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. You should always update us with current contact information.
Should you have further questions, please contact us.
CANADA | TMO FEE | OUR FEE | TOTAL PLUS TAXES |
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Transfer or Assignment | $100 | $350 | $450 |
Change of owner name (same owner) | — | $200 | $2000 |
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 (15 years) | $350 | $500 | $850 |
Extension for Declaration of Use | $125 | $200 | $325 |
Section 45 Notice | $400 | Hourly | |
Statement of Objection | $1000 | Hourly | |
License Agreement | — | $750 min | $750 |
USA (most USPTO fees are PER CLASS) |
USPTO FEE | OUR FEE | TOTAL PLUS TAXES |
Transfer or Assignment | $40 + per | $350 | $290 |
Change of owner name (same owner) | |||
Section 8 Maintenance of US Trademark (5-6 years) | $125 | $500 | $600 |
Sections 8 and 9 Combined (Every 10 years) | $425 | $675 | $1100 |
Section 15 Incontestibility | $200 | $300 | $500 |
Sections 8 and 15 Combined (5-6 years) | $300 | $675 | $975 |
Any above within grace period | +$100-200 | ||
Extension for Statement of Use | $150 | $200 | $350 |
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. US fees above are subject to exchange rates.
Fees in the US generally increase by $200-300 per class.
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Port Moody, BC
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Tel: 604.937.1166
Fax: 604.937.5577