Trademarks

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was May 31, 2023.

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Trademarks?

Trademarks is funded by Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Government of Canada

Q: 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.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Trademarks?

You can contact Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).

Q: Where is the Trademarks available?

The Trademarks program is available across Canada.

Last Update: September 9, 2025

Canada

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : May 31, 2023

Financing Type

Other Support

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services

Funds Providers

Canadian Intellectual Property Office

Government of Canada

Program status

Closed

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.

Financing terms and conditions

The submission of a trademark registration application requires the payment of a filing fee.
An additional fee is required for each additional class of products or services.
The renewal of the registration requires the payment of a fee every 10 years.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 750

Madrid Protocol designation for a general partnership exporting crafts

$ 1,150

Trademark registration for a nonprofit educational program

$ 1,000

Trademark opposition for a sole proprietorship fashion boutique

$ 650

Trademark renewal for a well-established food cooperative

$ 1,000

Trademark registration for a new line of eco-friendly kitchen appliances

$ 500

Trademark retrieval service for a limited partnership tech startup

Eligibility

The applicant must be a "person," which can include an individual, partnership, trade union, association, joint venture, or corporation.
The trademark application must be for a trademark that distinguishes the goods or services of the applicant from those of others.
The application must include a representation or description of the trademark and a clear statement of the goods and services it will be used with.
The application must comply with the requirements of the Trademarks Act.

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.

How to apply

Search Existing Trademarks

Search the Canadian Trademarks Database to check for existing similar trademarks.
Consider trademark similarities in spellings, including translations.

Prepare Application

Gather necessary information: name, mailing address, trademark representation, and description.
List goods and services using specific and ordinary commercial terms according to Nice Classification.
Prepare to include the application fee payment method.

File Application

File your application online or send a completed application and fee by mail to the Office of the Registrar of Trademarks.

Application Review

The Registrar reviews the application for completeness and assigns a filing date.

Examination Process

The Office examines the application, checking for conflicts and compliance with the Trademarks Act.
Respond to any objections raised by the examiner.

Pre-Publication Search

The Office conducts a pre-publication search for any new conflicting trademarks.

Publication

The application is published in the Trademarks Journal for the public to review and oppose within a set period.

Opposition

Handle any oppositions filed against the application and respond accordingly.

Registration

If no opposition, or opposition is resolved in your favor, the trademark is registered.
Receive a certificate of registration.

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.

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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.