Trademark and intellectual property

Your name and logo are among the most valuable things your business owns. We help you understand what can be protected, check whether a name looks available before you invest in it, and coordinate trademark filings with licensed trademark agents in our professional network.

We also help you put the right agreements in place so your business, not an individual or contractor, owns the work and ideas it pays for.

How it works

1. Consultation: what you want to protect and where you do business.
2. Preliminary check: obvious conflicts spotted before you spend on branding.
3. Filing: applications prepared and filed with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office by a licensed trademark agent from our network.
4. Follow-up: we keep track of deadlines and next steps.

Good to know

In Canada, only licensed trademark agents or lawyers can act for others before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. That is why formal filings are handled by licensed members of our network, coordinated by us.

Who it's for

Startups choosing a name, businesses about to invest in signage, packaging or a website, and owners who have discovered someone else using a similar name. Also companies that hire contractors to create logos, software or content and want to be sure they own the result.

More questions

Is registering my business name the same as a trademark?

No. Registering a business name or incorporating does not give you trademark rights across Canada. A registered trademark gives much stronger protection for your brand.

How long does a trademark take?

Canadian trademark applications usually take well over a year from filing to registration. Filing early secures your place in line.

Do you give legal advice?

Trademark filings and legal opinions are handled by licensed trademark agents and lawyers in our network. We coordinate the work and handle the business and tax side.