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Filing intellectual property in Canada
CIPO no longer requires a declaration of use at filing, but examination is slow and Nice-class-specific fees make class selection a real cost decision.
- Office
- CIPO
- Language
- English or French
- Local currency
- CAD
- Opposition
- 2 months from advertisement, extendable
- Term
- 10 years from registration
- Renewal
- Every 10 years, with per-class renewal fees
| Right | Official fee | Our fee | All-in | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Mark / Brand Name | $347 | $249 | $596 | 20–30 months |
| Service Mark | $347 | $249 | $596 | 20–30 months |
| Trade Name / Business Name | $40 | $129 | $169 | 1–3 weeks |
| Patent | $421 | $1,350 | $1,771 | 24–40 months |
| Utility Model / Petty Patent | Not available — CIPO operates no registry for this right | |||
| Copyright | $50 | $129 | $179 | 2–4 months |
| Industrial Design | $303 | $640 | $943 | 12–18 months |
| Geographical Indication & Collective Marks | $347 | $690 | $1,037 | 12–24 months |
| Trade Secret & Confidentiality Programme | $0 | $590 | $590 | 2–4 weeks to implement |
Indicative single-class / single-application rates in USD. Your live quote confirms the exact amount before payment.
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This guide is general information about Canada procedure, not legal advice. Official source: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/home