Trademark Registration in Canada : Protect Your Brand

The cost of trademark registration in Canada is US$ 695 for the first class, plus US$ 350 per additional class.

This includes:

• Official CIPO filing fees
• iGERENT’s professional Canada trademark registration fees

With iGERENT, you benefit from:

• A dedicated Canada trademark agent guiding you from start to finish
• Full preparation, filing, and monitoring of your application
• Transparent pricing with no hidden costs

Your trademark registration in Canada becomes simple, predictable, and fully compliant.

Requirements depend on your case, but most applicants must provide:

• The brand name or logo
• The relevant Nice classes
• Owner’s information (individual or company)
• A clear representation of the trademark

Foreign applicants are also required to appoint a trademark agent in Canada, which is fully handled through iGERENT.

Your consultant prepares all documentation, reviews your goods/services, and informs you immediately if additional materials are required.

Most Canadian trademark registrations take 24 months, depending on:

• Examiner review
• Requests for clarification
• Potential oppositions during the 2-month opposition period
• Backlogs at CIPO

This is the typical Canada trademark timeline for straightforward cases, although complex filings may take longer. Your iGERENT consultant monitors every deadline and sends proactive updates, so you never need to track CIPO status pages yourself.

Once your trademark is approved and registered by CIPO:

• CIPO issues a digital registration certificate (no paper certificate is issued).
• Your mark is entered in the Canadian Trademarks Register, giving you exclusive rights in Canada for the goods and services covered.
• The registration is valid for 10 years from the registration date and can be renewed indefinitely in further 10-year periods.

Renewals can be filed:

• Within the 12 months before expiry, and/or
• During a 6-month grace period after expiry (with late fees).

Holding a Canadian trademark registration also brings practical advantages, such as helping you meet eligibility criteria for a .CA domain name and reinforcing your position when seeking protection abroad.

To simplify long-term brand management and make sure you never miss a renewal deadline, we recommend our Trademark Renewal Service.

You can oppose a third-party trademark application in Canada if it conflicts with your rights.

In Canada, you may file an opposition during the 2-month opposition period following publication in the Canadian Trademarks Journal. This initial period can be extended to 3 months upon payment of additional fees.

Typical grounds for opposition include:

• Identical or confusingly similar mark for related goods/services
• Likelihood of confusion with your earlier trademark
• Bad-faith filing
• Lack of distinctiveness or conflict with earlier registered or unregistered rights

The chances of success will depend on the specific facts of the case and the evidence you can provide. iGERENT can assist with preparing and filing Canadian trademark oppositions through our local counsel network.

In Canada, proof of use is not required to obtain trademark registration, but use becomes very important after your mark is on the Register.

Key points about use and non-use in Canada:

• If a registered trademark in Canada is not used for over 3 years, it can be vulnerable to cancellation for non-use, unless there are justified reasons (e.g. temporary business interruption).
• Actual use strengthens your position when defending your mark, enforcing your rights or expanding internationally.
• Evidence of use (invoices, packaging, website captures, ads, etc.) may be requested in certain proceedings.

If you register your Canadian trademark with iGERENT, your consultant will guide you on how to document use properly and what proof may be needed if a non-use challenge ever arises.

Choosing iGERENT means working with a team focused on clarity, reliability, and results.

• Transparent pricing (official fees + service fees)
• Experience with Canadian and international filings
• Regular updates from application to registration

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Canada recognizes three-dimensional (3D) trademarks, allowing protection for distinctive product shapes or packaging that identify the commercial origin of your goods or services.

To register a 3D trademark in Canada:

• The shape must clearly distinguish your goods or services from those of others and cannot be purely functional or generic in the trade.
• You must provide representations of the shape from multiple angles (usually six: front, back, top, bottom, left and right views).
• A precise textual description is required, explaining exactly what is claimed as the trademark.
• If colour forms part of the 3D mark, it should be specifically claimed and shown in the application; otherwise, protection is normally colour-neutral.
• If the 3D sign lacks inherent distinctiveness, CIPO may require evidence of acquired distinctiveness (use and recognition in Canada) before allowing registration.

3D trademarks are examined with particular attention to distinctiveness, functionality and conflicts with earlier rights. For detailed technical guidance on presenting 3D marks, you can consult the CIPO website.

If you’re considering filing a 3D trademark in Canada, feel free to contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation so we can review your case and help define the best filing strategy.