CanadaCIPOSelling into Canada? Own your brand before a competitor files it.
Canada has been first-to-file since 2019, so the mark goes to whoever registers first. A registered Canadian agent* files yours directly with CIPO — flat fee, with a clearance search included.
- Free bilingual clearance search — before you pay anything
- Flat agent fee, every cost shown upfront
- A registered Canadian agent files with CIPO end to end
From $200.00 agent + CAD 478 CIPO, first class — CIPO fees set in Canadian dollars, at cost.
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What you get
Everything a Canadian trademark gives you — and everything we handle
A CIPO registration gives you exclusive, coast-to-coast rights to your brand name, logo, or slogan for the goods and services you sell. Without it, a later applicant can register your name first and box you out of your own market.
Your rights once it’s registered
- Exclusive use of your mark across all 10 provinces and 3 territories, for your registered classes.
- The legal right to use the registered ® symbol on your brand in Canada.
- A statutory presumption of ownership and validity in the Federal Court.
- A basis to detain counterfeits at every Canadian border crossing (CBSA Request for Assistance).
- A basing application to extend protection to 130+ countries through the Madrid System.
What’s included when you file with GTC
Non-Canadian applicants must appoint a registered Canadian agent — your agent of record handles every CIPO communication for you.
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Bilingual clearance search
A CIPO database and Canadian common-law search in both English and French — with a registered agent's read on your odds, plus a free second search if your first mark conflicts.
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Nice classification, drafted to clear
Your goods and services classified under Nice (mandatory in Canada since 2019) and drafted to maximise scope without inviting a refusal.
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Filed directly with CIPO
Prepared and filed through the CIPO online portal, with GTC's registered Canadian agent as your agent of record.
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Examiner reports handled
Standard non-substantive examiner reports answered at no extra cost; substantive § 12 refusals quoted upfront before any work§.
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A year of aftercare
One year of post-registration agent representation, included — plus live monitoring of the 2-month opposition window.
Want ongoing protection after you file? Add Trademark Monitoring and get alerted the moment someone tries to register a similar mark in Canada.
Which route is right for you
Three ways to file in Canada — what actually differs
CIPO charges the same government fee whoever files, so cost isn’t what sets the routes apart. What differs is the legal judgement behind your application, who handles CIPO if a report arrives, and whether everything lives in one place.
| What you get | Self-file at CIPO | Traditional Canadian firm | GTCOnline-first · one team |
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| Bilingual EN/FR clearance before filing | On your own | ||
| Nice classification drafted to clear examination | |||
| Registered Canadian agent as agent of record | Not appointed | ||
| Start, pay & track on one online platform | |||
| One dedicated team across every jurisdiction you file in | Usually local-only | ||
| Standard examiner reports handled, no extra charge | DIY | Often billed hourly | |
| CIPO government fee | Same | Same | Same |
A registered agent isn’t optional for everyone: CIPO requires non-Canadian applicants to appoint one as their agent of record. Either way, you only pay the CIPO fee once — at cost.
How much
Transparent pricing, fair because we work efficiently
We run filings on one online platform with a registered agent on the file, so the work stays efficient and the price stays fair — a flat agent fee, CIPO’s fee at cost, and every cost shown before you pay.
What makes up your price
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$200.00GTC agent fee$200.00 first class, $200.00 each additional — bilingual clearance, Nice drafting, filing, and standard prosecution by a registered Canadian agent.
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CAD 478 (first class)CIPO government feeSet by CIPO in Canadian dollars and paid straight through at cost: CAD 478 for the first class, then CAD 145 / additional class on online filings. Non-refundable, even if the application is refused.
Only if it applies: substantive § 9 or § 12 refusals, and opposition defence, are quoted upfront before any work begins§ — never a surprise.
CIPO government fees are set in Canadian dollars and are subject to scheduled adjustments — we quote the exact amount on the day of filing.
What it costs to keep it
A Canadian registration lasts 10 years and renews indefinitely. Renewal is CAD 400 per registration to CIPO, and your mark must be put to use within 3 years to stay safe from a § 45 non-use challenge. We track every deadline for the life of your portfolio so nothing lapses by accident.
How long
From search to registered — what to expect, and when
Canadian applications currently take about 24 to 36 months end to end. Filing is fast; the long wait is CIPO's examination backlog. Here's the honest timeline.
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Before you pay
Free bilingual clearance
A registered Canadian agent runs a CIPO and common-law search in English and French, and tells you — in plain language — whether to file, refine, or pivot.
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~1–2 weeks
We prepare and file
We classify under Nice, draft your goods and services to clear examination, and file directly with CIPO — with GTC's agent as your agent of record.
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~24–36 months
CIPO examination
An examiner reviews your application in both official languages. This is the bulk of the wait, set by CIPO's current backlog — not by us.
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Only if one is raised
Examiner report response
If the examiner objects, we respond on your behalf. Standard non-substantive reports are included in your service fee.
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Then 2 months
Publication & opposition
Your approved mark is published in the Trademarks Journal for a 2-month opposition window, which we monitor for you.
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Registered
Coast-to-coast protection
With no opposition, your mark registers across all 10 provinces and 3 territories — and you can use the ® symbol in Canada.
After registration
What it takes to keep your Canadian mark
A registration is not set-and-forget. Here’s the honest maintenance timeline — and we track every deadline for you, so nothing lapses by accident.
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Year 0
Registered across Canada
Your mark is on the register, valid in all 10 provinces and 3 territories for your Nice classes — and you can use the ® symbol in Canada.
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By year 3
Put the mark to use
Use it in commerce within three years of registration. After that, an unused mark is vulnerable to expungement for non-use under § 45 of the Trademarks Act.
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Years 9–10
Renew to keep it
File a renewal to keep your registration alive for another 10 years. CIPO's renewal fee is CAD 400 per registration.
Trademark renewal -
Every 10 years
Renew indefinitely
A Canadian registration can be renewed in 10-year increments for as long as the mark stays in use and renewals are filed on time.
How it works
Three steps. One Canadian agent. Zero guesswork.
Free bilingual clearance check
Tell us your brand and class. A registered Canadian agent runs a CIPO and common-law search in English and French, and tells you — in plain language — whether to file, refine, or pivot. No charge, no obligation.
We draft and file with CIPO
We classify under Nice, draft your goods and services to clear examination, and file directly through the CIPO online portal — with GTC's registered agent as your agent of record.
We handle CIPO through to registration
Examiner reports, the 2-month opposition window, deadlines, and final registration — your agent monitors and responds. You get notified at every milestone, all in one place.
Why GTC
A boutique law firm, built to run online
We pair registered Canadian agents with one easy platform, so your Canadian filing is handled with real legal judgement and stays simple to manage from anywhere.
One platform, online-first
Start your Canada filing, pay, and track it in one place — alongside any other jurisdiction you file in. No paperwork shuffle, no chasing status by email.
Canada, and everywhere else you sell
Most business-legal needs across most major jurisdictions, handled by one firm. File Canada on its own, or in parallel with the US and beyond — without juggling separate local counsel.
A dedicated team that owns your matter
A registered Canadian agent on the file and a Customer Success Team who know your brand — real people who pick up the phone, not a queue or a fresh intake form each time.
Attorney-led, transparently priced
Every application is prepared with legal judgement, not an automated form. Fair because we work efficiently: a flat agent fee, CIPO fees at cost, every line shown before you pay.
Your Customer Success Team
A real team that owns your matter — not a ticket queue.
Every GTC client gets a dedicated Account Manager and a Senior Account Manager who learn your business and stay with you from first email to final filing — real people who pick up the phone, so you never re-explain your brand or chase a queue.
Your Account Manager
Your day-to-day point of contact — coordinates every matter, keeps things moving, and already knows your file. No intake form, no re-explaining.
Your Senior Account Manager
Senior oversight on strategy and escalations, stepping in as your needs grow — so nothing important slips through the cracks.
A real person, on email or a call — at every step.
The proof
Real filings, real clients, real reviews
7,500+
Trademarks filed
10,000+
Clients served
107
Trademark jurisdictions
11
In-house attorneys
“I've had the pleasure of working with Rajat for many years. He has expertly guided me through the process of registering my company in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and more. His deep knowledge of trademark law across jurisdictions is impressive.”
“We had various US trademarks to submit, and the team at Modi & Zaidi handled the entire process. They are friendly, knowledgeable and punctual. We will definitely use their services again.”
“Working with Maryam & the team of Rajat Modi has been an exceptional experience. Her professionalism, knowledge, and commitment to my case have been evident throughout the process.”
“I am a regular customer of GTC. They have done more than 15 Multi-Countries Trademarks for me so far. Their service quality and turnaround time is exceptional.”
“I had infringed on the copyright of a big brand, which threatened to lose my business. However, thanks to the professional work of this team, we signed the best possible contract and saved the business.”
“Global Trademark Company is the best in the business and I've used them for a number of my applications. Highly recommended for anyone looking for reliable trademark services.”
Questions, answered straight
What founders ask before they file in Canada
Filing beyond Canada?
Protect your brand in other markets
A Canadian registration is a strong base — one team can file the rest, on the same platform.
Madrid Protocol — one filing, 130+ countries.
Canada joined the Madrid System in 2019, so your CIPO application or registration can base a single international filing through WIPO — instead of separate national applications. We price international filings per matter and quote your exact list.
Or file directly in a specific country
United States
File Canada + US together for full North American coverage.
European Union
One filing across all 27 EU member states.
United Kingdom
Protect your brand across the United Kingdom.
China
First-to-file — secure your mark early.
Australia
Protect your brand across Australia.
India
Secure your mark in a key growth market.
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- * Agent representation.
- Every Canada trademark application filed through GTC is filed by a CIPO-registered trade-mark agent who is the agent of record. Non-Canadian applicants are required by CIPO rule to appoint a registered Canadian agent.
- † CIPO filing fees.
- CIPO charges CAD 478 for the first class on online applications and CAD 145 per additional class, paid directly to CIPO in Canadian dollars and passed through at cost. Government fees are subject to scheduled adjustments by CIPO and are non-refundable, even if your application is refused. Refund treatment across every service we offer is governed by our Refund & Credit Policy.
- § Procedural examiner reports.
- Standard non-substantive examiner reports (clarifications, classification fixes, formalities) are included in the new-filing service fee. Substantive refusals under §§ 9 or 12 of the Trademarks Act, and opposition defence, are quoted upfront before any work begins. See scope of work for the full breakdown.
- ‡ Refusal statistics.
- The most common CIPO refusals are confusion with an earlier registered or applied-for mark (§ 12(1)(d)) and descriptiveness in English or French (§ 12(1)(b)), followed by name/surname objections (§ 12(1)(a)) and prohibited marks (§ 9). Figures are indicative of the relative frequency of CIPO objection grounds, not a guarantee for any individual application; a pre-filing clearance search in both official languages is the most reliable way to design around them.
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