Trademark advisory
Protect the namebefore you build on it.
A business name or a corporation does not protect your brand. We check the name, map the classes, budget the CIPO fees and prepare the file, so the filing itself is quick and right the first time.
- Pricing
- Fixed fee, in writing after scoping
- Led by
- Salman Feroz
- Engagement
- One-time project
- Reply time
- Under one working day
Who it is for
Trademark advisory: who this is built for
Know what you can protect, in which classes and at what budget, before you spend on a filing.
In 2026 the CIPO online filing fee is about CAD 491 for the first class and CAD 149 for each extra class, and registration usually takes 12 to 24 months.
- Founders choosing a name before they incorporate
- Owners who have traded for years on an unprotected brand
- Companies outside Canada bringing a brand into the Canadian market
- Franchise, product and ecommerce brands selling across provinces
- Buyers checking what brand rights come with a business
What is included
10 line items, handled
Everything in the engagement. Scope and one fixed fee are confirmed in writing before any work starts.
- 01Business name, corporate name and trademark: which one you actually needIncluded
- 02Name availability review against the corporate registryIncluded
- 03Preliminary review of the Canadian trademarks databaseIncluded
- 04Goods and services mapped to Nice classesIncluded
- 05CIPO fee budget by class, before you commitIncluded
- 06Filing file prepared: owner details, mark, classes and descriptionsIncluded
- 07Introduction to a licensed trademark agent for the filingIncluded
- 08Brand ownership placed in the right entityIncluded
- 09Trademark costs recorded correctly in your booksIncluded
- 10Renewal date added to your compliance calendarIncluded
How it works
The sequence, start to finish
- 01
Tell us the brand
The name, the logo if there is one, what you sell and where you sell it.
- 02
We check and map
Name review, a preliminary database review, and your goods and services mapped to classes.
- 03
You get the budget
Government fees by class and our fixed fee, in writing, before any filing.
- 04
The file is prepared
Owner, mark, classes and descriptions, ready for you or a licensed trademark agent to file.
- 05
It stays on the calendar
Registration lasts ten years at a time. The renewal date goes into your compliance calendar.
Trademark advisory: your questions
Do you file the trademark application?
No. You can file your own application, or a licensed trademark agent or legal counsel can file for you. Only they may represent someone else before the Trademarks Office. We prepare the file and the budget, and introduce an agent where you want one.
Is a registered business name enough?
No. A business name or corporate name lets you trade under that name. A registered trademark gives you the exclusive right to use the brand for the listed goods and services across Canada, for ten years at a time.
What does a Canadian trademark cost?
In 2026 the CIPO online filing fee is about CAD 491 for the first class and CAD 149 for each extra class. Agent fees, where you use one, are separate. We put every number in front of you before you commit.
How long does registration take?
Registration usually takes 12 to 24 months from filing. Your filing date is what counts, so preparing early matters.
What does the advisory cost?
A fixed fee, confirmed in writing after a short scoping call. It depends on how many marks and classes are involved.
Is this legal advice?
No. We provide business, accounting and filing preparation support. Legal opinions on registrability or infringement come from a licensed trademark agent or lawyer.
The Accounting Doc does not provide audit or assurance engagements.
Scope my trademark advisory
Two questions, then where to reply. You hear from us within one working day with an indicative range and the plan that fits. The exact price is confirmed in writing before any work starts.
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