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TRADEMARK SERVICES FOR YOUR BRAND
Explore trademark applications, searches, renewals and amendments in Canada, plus options for the U.S. and Europe.
Six trademark services in Canada and abroad.
Find an option for your brand’s current stage, from researching a proposed mark to maintaining an existing registration.
Research a mark, start an application or maintain your record.
For a new Canadian trademark application
Take the next step toward Canadian protection.
Apply to register an eligible trademark with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Identify the correct owner and the goods or services covered. The application must meet examination and other registration requirements.
For an existing Canadian registration
Keep your trademark registration current.
Request renewal of an existing Canadian trademark registration. Confirm the registration number, owner, expiry date and goods or services to retain. Current renewal terms are ten years; check the deadline for your record.
For research before a brand decision
Review potential conflicts before you file.
Request a trademark search report for the relevant market and mark. Review potentially similar results before proceeding with branding or an application. Search coverage varies, and a report does not guarantee registration or freedom to use.
For a pending trademark application
Request a permitted application change.
Explore amendments to a previously submitted trademark application. Provide the application number, current status and proposed change. What can be amended depends on the applicable rules and stage of the application.
For protection in the U.S. market
Explore a United States trademark application.
Review U.S. trademark filing options for your mark and goods or services. Filing requirements depend on the application basis. Applicants domiciled outside the United States must be represented before the USPTO by a U.S.-licensed attorney.
For brands entering European markets
Plan protection for your European markets.
Explore the appropriate trademark route for your target countries. An EU trademark can cover EU member states, but not every country in Europe. Confirm whether you need an EU application, national filings or another available route.
Not sure which trademark service fits? Tell us about your mark, the goods or services it identifies and the countries where you need protection.
Ask about your trademark ↗PLAN YOUR BRAND’S NEXT STEP
A trademark distinguishes your goods or services from those of others. It may be a name, logo or another eligible sign. Registration provides rights in the relevant territory for the goods and services covered by the registration.
Choose a service for a new application, a search, a Canadian renewal or a permitted amendment. If your plans include the United States or Europe, confirm the target markets and filing requirements before you apply.
WHY CHOOSE NUANS PRE-SEARCH
A new trademark application, a renewal and an amendment each serve a different purpose. NUANS Pre-Search brings these services together so you can find the relevant option, prepare your information and ask questions about the next step.
Questions? Talk to our teamExplore searches, new applications, Canadian renewals and post-submission amendments.
Identify your target territory, the correct owner and the goods or services your mark covers.
Contact our team about a trademark service, application requirements or your order.
HOW OUR TRADEMARK SERVICES WORK
Choose your service and target market, provide your mark’s details and follow the next steps for your request.
Select a search, application, renewal or amendment. Confirm the territory where you need service.
View all services ↗Supply the owner’s details, your mark and a clear description of goods or services. Include existing application or registration records where relevant.
Requirements vary by service and trademark officeKeep your search results or filing records and respond to any required follow-up. An application must complete the relevant process before registration.
Filing an application does not guarantee registration
WHAT YOU NEED FOR A TRADEMARK REQUEST
Gather these essentials before starting. The information needed depends on your territory and whether your mark is new, pending or registered.
The mark you want to protect
Exact wording or a clear image of the logo, plus any relevant translation or description.
Owner & target territories
The correct individual or business owner, contact details and markets where you need protection.
Goods & services
A clear description of the products or services associated with the mark.
Existing records & deadlines
Application or registration numbers, renewal dates and any trademark office correspondence.
CUSTOMER CONFIDENCE
See what customers across Canada say about working with us, then talk to our team about your plans.
Read what business owners, founders and organizations say about working with NP, then speak with our team about the right service for you.
TRADEMARK APPLICATION & RENEWAL GUIDE
Understand what a trademark service covers, where protection applies and which changes an existing application may allow.
A business or corporate name identifies a business. A trademark distinguishes its goods or services. Registering a company, trade name or domain does not automatically register a trademark or establish that your brand is free from conflicting rights.
Consider the mark itself and the goods or services it identifies before choosing a trademark application.
Explore Canadian trademarks ↗A trademark search helps identify potentially relevant earlier marks. Registration is a separate process involving examination and other requirements. A search cannot guarantee acceptance or eliminate every possible conflict, including rights not captured by the search.
Review the search scope and results before committing to a brand or filing an application.
Explore trademark searches ↗Renewal maintains an existing registration for a further term. An amendment requests a permitted change to a pending application. The changes allowed depend on the jurisdiction and filing stage; an application cannot simply be rewritten without limits.
Check your registration’s expiry date or your pending application’s status before selecting the service.
Explore Canadian renewals ↗Trademark protection is territorial. A Canadian registration does not automatically register the mark abroad. A European Union trademark covers EU member states, while the United Kingdom and other non-EU markets require separate consideration.
Identify the countries that matter to your business. Filing routes, representation rules and maintenance requirements vary.
Discuss European protection ↗FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clear answers about trademark applications, Canadian renewals, searches, amendments and protection in other markets.
Tell our team about your mark, target markets and any existing application or registration.
Contact our team ↗A trademark is a sign, such as a word or logo, that distinguishes one person’s or business’s goods or services from those of others. Registration protects the mark within the relevant territory and in relation to the goods or services covered, subject to the applicable law.
No. Business name registration, incorporation, domain registration and trademark registration are separate processes. A registered business name does not automatically provide a trademark registration or establish that your brand avoids conflict with someone else’s rights.
A search is a useful step before investing in a brand or filing an application. It can identify potentially relevant earlier marks for review. Results depend on the databases, territory and search scope, so a report does not guarantee acceptance or permission to use the mark.
The current Canadian registration term is ten years, and registrations can be renewed for further ten-year terms. Some older registrations began with a fifteen-year term. Check the expiry date on your particular record and address the renewal requirements before the applicable deadline.
Have the registration number, current owner details and expiry date ready. Confirm which goods or services you want to renew and review the required fees. Renewal maintains the registration; it does not add new goods or services or resolve unrelated ownership issues.
Some amendments are allowed, but the rules depend on the jurisdiction and application stage. Changes that substantially alter the mark or improperly expand the goods or services may not be permitted. Provide the application record and exact proposed change so the appropriate route can be assessed.
Yes, subject to U.S. filing requirements. A foreign-domiciled applicant, including a Canadian business domiciled outside the United States, must use a U.S.-licensed attorney for representation before the USPTO. The application must also meet the requirements of its filing basis.
No. A new EU trademark covers EU member states and does not include the United Kingdom. Europe also includes other countries outside the EU. Identify your target countries before choosing between EU protection, national filings or another appropriate route.
A word mark and a logo can provide different coverage. A word-mark application generally focuses on the wording, while a logo application covers the representation submitted. Whether to file one or both depends on your brand and goals; do not assume one application covers every version.
Prepare the correct owner’s name and address, the mark’s wording or image, the intended territories and a clear list of goods or services. Depending on the jurisdiction and filing basis, use information, supporting evidence or priority details may also be required.
Costs depend on the territory, number of classes, filing route and included services. Timing depends on the trademark office and any examination issues or opposition. Review the current service terms before ordering; submitting an application does not guarantee registration by a particular date.