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Trademarks
Register or renew a trademark
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : May 31, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
Learn about, search or apply for the registration or renewal of a trademark to distinctly identify your business and protect your intellectual property in Canada and abroad.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : May 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Law and Legal Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Registering a trademark for goods or services in Canada.
- Renewing an existing trademark registration.
- Transferring ownership of a registered trademark.
- Submitting a trademark application for international registration.
- Initiating proceedings for the expungement of a trademark registration.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Partnerships
- Trade unions
- Associations
- Joint ventures
- Corporations
Eligible expenses
- Trademark application fees (base fee and additional class fees).
- Fees for the renewal of trademark registration every 10 years.
- Professional fees for hiring a registered trademark agent to prepare and file the application.
- Costs for conducting searches in the Canadian Trademarks Database.
- Expenses for preparing representations or descriptions of the trademark in required formats (including colour, sound, or multimedia elements, if applicable).
- Fees associated with opposition proceedings or extensions related to opposition and expungement actions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies and individuals operating in Canada.
Additional information
- Trademark registration in Canada lasts for 10 years and can be renewed every 10 years by paying the required fee.
- Trademark owners are responsible for monitoring and enforcing their rights; the authorities do not monitor infringement on behalf of trademark owners.
- If a trademark is not used in Canada for three years, it may be subject to expungement proceedings under section 45 of the Trademarks Act.
- There are no legal requirements for marking a trademark, but commonly used symbols include ®, TM, SM, and MC.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the Trademarks Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Trademarks. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Trademarks?
Learn about, search or apply for the registration or renewal of a trademark to distinctly identify your business and protect your intellectual property in Canada and abroad.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 31, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Trademarks program?
To be eligible for the Trademarks program, you must:
The applicant must be a "person" (individual, partnership, trade union, association, joint venture, or corporation).
The trademark must be used or proposed to be used to distinguish goods or services.
What expenses are eligible under Trademarks?
Registering a trademark for goods or services in Canada.
Renewing an existing trademark registration.
Transferring ownership of a registered trademark.
Submitting a trademark application for international registration.
Initiating proceedings for the expungement of a trademark registration.
Who can I contact for more information about the Trademarks?
You can contact Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).
Where is the Trademarks available?
The Trademarks program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Trademarks?
Trademarks is funded by Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Government of Canada
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