Mason PC Trademarks
THEY SAY IMITATION IS THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY.
WE SAY IT’S THEFT.

Trademark Registrations

Don’t spend another day worrying someone will copy your
ideas, steal your customers and take a bite out of your profits.

We’ll protect your most valuable business ideas – your
trademarks – by securing your ownership and helping you
keep them safe from being copied.

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Many small business owners invest in launching and growing a business and yet don’t own their most valuable assets – their trademarks.

Trademarks, primarily names and logos but also taglines and other unique symbols, are what the public uses to identify the products and services you sell. Without proof that you own these assets, your customers are vulnerable to being misled by imitators.

Many small business owners mistakenly assume they own their names because they’ve registered it as a business name, domain name, and social media handle. But these kinds of registrations don’t grant you ownership of the name or the ability to stop others from using something confusingly similar.

  • Only a trademark registration will prove that you’re the owner of a name or a logo.
  • Only a trademark registration will allow the government to block the registration of confusingly similar business names and trademarks.
  • Only a trademark registration will enable you to sue someone for trademark infringement.

You know first-hand how much time, energy and money it takes to create and promote a recognizable trademark. Register your trademarks and protect the most valuable
business investment your business owns.

Many small business owners invest in launching and growing a business and yet don’t own their most valuable assets – their trademarks.

Trademarks, primarily names and logos but also taglines and other unique symbols, are what the public uses to identify the products and services you sell. Without proof that you own these assets, your customers are vulnerable to being misled by imitators.

Many small business owners mistakenly assume they own their names because they’ve registered it as a business name, domain name, and social media handle. But these kinds of registrations don’t grant you ownership of the name or the ability to stop others from using something confusingly similar.

  • Only a trademark registration will prove that you’re the owner of a name or a logo.
  • Only a trademark registration will allow the government to block the registration of confusingly similar business names and trademarks.
  • Only a trademark registration will enable you to sue someone for trademark infringement.

You know first-hand how much time, energy and money it takes to create and promote a recognizable trademark. Register your trademarks and protect the most valuable
business investment your business owns.

Imagine the peace of mind you’ll have knowing your most valuable business assets – your
trademarks – are protected from imitation. Imagine how confident you’ll feel knowing you,
own your trademarks
wherever you plan to do
business.
can stop others from
using deceptively similar
trademarks to confuse
your customers.
can quickly and easily have
infringing trademarks taken
off social media platforms
and online marketplaces.
We are trademark
registration experts.
We can help you protect your most valuable business ideas – your trademarks – with Canadian and US trademark registrations, so you can focus on growing your business without the fear of someone else copying these ideas.

Our trademark registration packages include:

  • A 30-minute consultation where you can ask us anything and we can learn all about your business.
  • A review of your marketing and growth plans to identify the scope of your trademark rights.
  • A trademark search to identify obstacles to your registration.
  • Preparing, filing and prosecuting your trademark application through to registration.
  • Monitoring your trademark registration until it needs to be renewed (10-years).
We are trademark
registration experts.
We can help you protect your most valuable business ideas – your trademarks – with Canadian and US trademark registrations, so you can focus on growing your business without the fear of someone else copying these ideas.

Our trademark registration packages include:

  • A 30-minute consultation where you can ask us anything and we can learn all about your business.
  • A review of your marketing and growth plans to identify the scope of your trademark rights.
  • A trademark search to identify obstacles to your registration.
  • Preparing, filing and prosecuting your trademark application through to registration.
  • Monitoring your trademark registration until it needs to be renewed (10-years).
TESTIMONIALS
We love our clients and they love us too. Hear what a few of them had to say about us recently.

Cynthia provided clear, encouraging and empowering advice when I was navigating the trademark process for my small business. She was available quickly and it didn’t stress her out that I was up against tight deadlines. It has been a pleasure working with Cynthia. I’m grateful to have her as my go to IP expert!

Julie LeJeune

Founder & CEO, Wish and Give
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are trademarks?

Trademarks are names, logos, taglines and any other symbols that a business uses to distinguish their products and services in the marketplace. To be able to function as a trademark, the name, logo, tagline or other symbol can’t be descriptive of your products or services and it must be unique in your industry.

How much does a trademark registration cost in Canada?

The cost of a trademark registration in Canada varies depending on whether you DIY the registration or your hire a trademark lawyer or agent to assist or to register the trademark for you. If you DIY the registration, the cost is limited to Canadian government filing fees, which are based on the number of classes of goods and services claimed in your trademark application. One class of goods/services costs $336.60 and each additional class costs $102. A trademark application that covers 3 classes, for example, would cost $540.60 ($336.60 + $102 + $102).

If you hire a trademark lawyer or agent to register the trademark for you, the cost typically ranges between $1000 to $2000, plus Canadian government filing fees. Our online DIY trademark registration service Markably provides trademark lawyer assistance with describing and classifying your goods and services, for a reduced fee, while you handle the rest of the trademark registration process.

When should I retain a lawyer to complete a trademark registration?

You should retain a trademark registration lawyer to prepare and file your trademark application before you publicly launch your trademark. A trademark application will reserve your right to use the trademark in the future and give you legal rights over anyone else who starts using your trademark or something very similar after your trademark application date.

How long do trademarks take to be approved?

In Canada, it takes about 2 to 2.5 years for a trademark to be approved. Given this delay, we strongly recommend conducting an in-depth trademark search before you start using your trademark, and you apply to trademark as early as possible.

How long do trademarks last?

A trademark lasts 10-years from the date of registration, and it can be renewed for further successive 10-year periods.

Is it necessary to register trademark?

A trademark registration is necessary if you want to own your trademark. While owners of unregistered trademarks do have a limited ability to stop others from passing off their trademarks, only registered trademark owners can sue someone for trademark infringement and for depreciating the value of the goodwill associated with the trademark.