canadian trademarks

If you're building a brand in Canada, securing your trademark should be one of your first steps. A registered trademark gives you exclusive rights to your name, logo, or slogan across Canada—and helps prevent others from using something confusingly similar. At Trademark Factory®, we simplify the trademark process with...

NARRATOR: Mike is an app developer. He just created a cool app for iPhone. He decided to trademark its name. MIKE: Doesn't seem too complicated, you just file an application, and it gets registered, right? TRADEMARK FACTORY: Some people think that trademark registration is super simple. This is not so....

The trademarking process in Canada has only gotten longer over the years. As of 2025, expect the whole journey to take anywhere from 2.5 to 3 years or more. Yes, it’s still painfully slow. Back in the day, trademark examiners would start reviewing applications within six months of...

It's been a very long wait. For years, Canada has remained one of the few civilized countries that are not a party to the international treaty that allows business owners to file what is typically called international trademark applications. What this means is that companies based outside Canada cannot protect...

How Are Official Marks Different?The main difference between Official Marks and other trademarks is that they do not represent any particular goods or services; They cover everything. For example, if a university registers an official mark for that name, they can prevent anyone from using it as their trademark....

If you're building a brand in Canada or the United States, working with a qualified trademark attorney is one of the smartest investments you can make. Whether you're a Canadian entrepreneur, a U.S. business owner, or an international company looking to protect your brand in North America, understanding what...