Trademark Cost Calculator
How much does it cost to trademark in Canada?
Trademark cost has two parts: CIPO government fees and the legal work to file. Estimate the government fees below, then get an exact, all-in quote.
Your filing
Trademarks
How many marks to file
Classes per mark
Most businesses need 1–3
Trademarks are registered across 45 international classes. Each additional class adds a government fee, so it pays to be strategic rather than filing everywhere.
CIPO government fees
- First classper trademark
- $491.06
- Additional classes0 × $149.04 per trademark
- $0.00
- Trademarks
- × 1
1 mark × 1 class. Paid to CIPO and passed through at cost.
Government fees only, based on current CIPO rates. The legal work to file is a separate flat fee. See packages below.
What shapes the cost
What goes into your trademark cost.
A standard filing comes down to three things. The calculator above adds up the government portion; the legal work to file is a separate flat fee.
CIPO Government Fees
Paid to CIPO and set by the government, so they are the same wherever you file: roughly $491.06 for the first class and $149.04 for each additional class, per trademark. Clearview passes these through at cost.
Number of Classes
Each trademark is filed in classes that describe your goods and services, and every class adds a government fee. Most businesses need one to three classes to cover what they sell, so filing wider mainly adds cost.
Legal Work
You can file yourself or hire a professional for strategy, class selection, drafting, and filing. Clearview offers this as fixed-fee packages from $999, with a clearance search on the higher tiers and an expedited (rush) preparation-and-filing option.
Compare the three fixed-fee packages and what each covers on the trademark registration page.
The process
How a filing moves, and where cost can change.
A straightforward application tracks the estimate above. Cost moves at the steps where a filing meets resistance or needs upkeep, so it helps to know the journey.
- 1
Clearance Search
Before filing, a search checks whether a conflicting mark already exists. It is strongly recommended, though not legally required.
Cost: Optional. A professional clearance search and opinion is usually a separate or bundled fee; some filers run a basic search themselves first.
- 2
Application & Filing
The application is prepared, the right classes and goods/services are chosen, and it is filed with CIPO.
Cost: The CIPO government fee per class, plus a professional fee if you hire help. The calculator above estimates the government portion.
- 3
Examination
A CIPO examiner reviews the application and may issue an examiner's report (sometimes called an office action) asking for clarification or raising an objection.
Cost: A routine, non-substantive report is scoped and quoted up front and billed only if CIPO issues one. A substantive objection, such as a confusion objection, takes more work, so it costs more.
- 4
Advertisement & Opposition
The mark is advertised, and third parties have a window to oppose it before the Trademarks Opposition Board.
Cost: Most applications proceed without an opposition. If one is filed, or you oppose another's mark, cost depends on complexity and evidence and is handled separately.
- 5
Registration
If nothing stands in the way, CIPO registers the mark and issues the registration certificate.
Cost: Under CIPO's current fee structure, the per-class filing fee covers registration, so no separate registration fee applies.
- 6
Renewal
A Canadian registration lasts 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely in further 10-year terms.
Cost: A CIPO renewal fee per class, plus a professional fee if you have help filing it, every 10 years.
FAQ
Trademark cost questions.
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Canada?v
Two parts make up the cost: CIPO government fees and professional fees. CIPO charges approximately $491.06 for the first class and $149.04 for each additional class. Clearview's fixed-fee legal packages start at $999 plus applicable taxes, and government fees are passed through at cost with no markups. Use the calculator above to estimate your total.
How long does trademark registration take in Canada?v
At CIPO's current pace, a straightforward Canadian trademark registration typically takes approximately 12 months from filing where no examiner objections or oppositions arise. Timing can vary if issues come up. Processing times are set by CIPO and change over time, so confirm the current estimate on CIPO's website.
What are CIPO's government fees for a trademark?v
As of current published rates, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office charges roughly $491.06 to file in the first Nice class and $149.04 for each additional class, per trademark. These are set by CIPO, not by your lawyer, and Clearview passes them through at cost. Confirm the current figures with CIPO at filing, as government fees are adjusted periodically.
How does the number of classes affect cost?v
Trademarks are registered across 45 international classes, 34 for goods and 11 for services. Each additional class adds a government fee, so cost scales with how many classes you file in. For many businesses, one to three classes is enough to protect the core of what they do. Filing in many classes is usually unnecessary and adds cost without meaningful extra protection.
Do I need a clearance search, and does it cost more?v
A comprehensive search is strongly recommended but not legally required. Clearview's Filing package ($999) does not include a search and suits clients who have done their own clearance. The Search + Filing package ($1,699) bundles a comprehensive search and a written report with the filing so you can file with confidence. A standalone search is also available at $800; proceed to filing within 60 days and a $100 credit applies to the filing fee, so your total matches the Search + Filing package.
Does an examiner's report cost extra?v
Routine, non-substantive examiner's reports are scoped and quoted up front and billed as incurred, charged only if CIPO issues one. Substantive objections, such as a confusion or distinctiveness objection, are quoted separately because the scope of the response depends on the specific objection raised.
How much does it cost to renew a trademark in Canada?v
Canadian trademark registrations are renewed every 10 years. Renewal involves a CIPO government fee per class plus a professional fee to prepare and file the renewal. Contact Clearview for a renewal quote based on your registration and the current CIPO rates.
How much does a trademark opposition cost?v
Opposition costs vary significantly with the complexity of the matter, the evidence involved, and how far the proceeding goes before the Trademarks Opposition Board. Because it is not a fixed-fee process, Clearview reviews your situation and provides a scoped estimate.
How much does it cost to register a trademark outside Canada?v
Costs vary by country and route. A business expanding abroad can file directly in each target country or use the Madrid Protocol to seek protection in multiple member countries from the Canadian application. Clearview coordinates international filings through trusted foreign counsel, and fees depend on the countries and classes involved.
Are government fees marked up?v
No. Clearview passes CIPO government fees through at cost, exactly as charged by the government, with no markups.
Official sources: CIPO — Trademarks (fees)·Trademarks Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. T-13)
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