Protect your name,
your work, your brand.
Copyright and trademark filings, prepared and submitted with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). From a first search to a granted registration, we handle the paperwork so your ideas stay yours.
IP filing services
starting service fee
- Filed directly with CIPO
- Clear, upfront fees — no surprises
- Reviewed by a registered paralegal firm
Every step of protecting your IP, in one place.
Choose the filing you need — each one prepared correctly the first time and tracked until it’s granted.
Copyright Registration
Copyright Search
Check the Canadian Copyright Register before you publish, license or invest in a work.
Copyright Correction
Fix an error or update the details on an existing copyright registration.
Trademark Application
File a trademark application with CIPO to protect your brand name, logo or slogan.
Trademark Search Report
A full clearance search of existing marks before you commit to a name or logo.
Trademark Renewal
Renew a registered trademark on time so your protection never lapses.
From first search to registered protection.
Search & clear
Prepare your file
We draft the application with the correct classification, descriptions and supporting details.
File with the registry
Submitted directly to the Copyright Office or CIPO — no third-party agents in between.
Track to registration
We monitor examiner reports and deadlines until your protection is granted.
One filing partner, from search to registration.
Filed directly with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office — no third-party filing agents in between.
Clearance before filing
We check for conflicts before you spend on an application.
Paralegal-reviewed
Every application checked by our registered paralegal firm.
Status updates that matter
We follow your file through CIPO and flag examiner responses fast.
What each filing covers.
Copyright Registration
Copyright protects an original literary, artistic, dramatic or musical work automatically from the moment it’s created — but registering it with the Canadian Copyright Office creates an official public record. That record becomes powerful evidence of ownership if you ever need to enforce your rights, license the work, or resolve a dispute over who created it first.
- We prepare and file your application with the Copyright Office
- Covers writing, music, software, photography, art and more
- You receive an official certificate of registration
Copyright Search
Before you license a work, invest in a project, or take legal action, it helps to know what’s already on record. A copyright search checks the Canadian Copyright Register for existing registrations tied to a title, author or work, giving you a clear picture before you move forward.
- Search by title, author or registration number
- Delivered as a clear, easy-to-read written report
- Useful for due diligence, licensing and disputes
Copyright Correction
- Fixes typos, ownership changes or title updates
- Filed directly with the Copyright Office
- Keeps your public registration accurate and enforceable
Trademark Application
Your brand name, logo or slogan is one of your most valuable assets — a registered trademark gives you exclusive rights to use it across Canada and the legal standing to stop others from copying it. We prepare your application, classify your goods and services correctly, and manage it through to examination.
- Covers word marks, logos and slogans
- Correct Nice Classification of your goods & services
- We respond to CIPO examiner reports on your behalf
Trademark Search Report
A trademark search checks the Canadian Trademarks Database — and common-law use — for names and logos that could conflict with yours. Doing this before you apply saves you from rejected applications, rebranding costs, and infringement risk down the road.
- Full search of registered & pending Canadian trademarks
- Flags similar marks that could block your application
- A clear go/no-go recommendation before you file
Trademark Renewal
Canadian trademark registrations must be renewed periodically or they lapse — losing you the exclusive rights you built. We track your renewal deadline and file it with CIPO so your protection continues without a gap.
- We track your renewal deadline for you
- Filed directly with CIPO before expiry
- Avoids the cost and risk of re-applying from scratch
Copyright and trademark, explained.
What’s the difference between copyright and trademark?
Copyright protects original creative works — writing, music, art, software — automatically upon creation. Trademark protects brand identifiers like names, logos and slogans, and requires registration to get exclusive nationwide rights.
Do I need to register a copyright to be protected?
No — copyright exists automatically once a work is created. Registration isn’t required for protection, but it creates an official public record that’s valuable evidence if you ever need to prove ownership or enforce your rights.
How long does a trademark application take?
A Canadian trademark application typically takes many months to over a year to reach registration, depending on CIPO’s examination queue and whether any objections need to be addressed along the way.
Why should I run a trademark search before applying?
A search flags existing marks that could conflict with yours before you spend on an application. It significantly reduces the risk of rejection, opposition, or having to rebrand after you’ve already launched.
How often does a trademark need to be renewed?
Canadian trademark registrations need to be renewed periodically to remain in force. Missing a renewal deadline can cause your registration to lapse, so we track the date and file on your behalf.
Can I copyright a business name or logo?
Names, titles and short phrases generally aren’t eligible for copyright protection — that’s what trademark registration is for. A logo’s artistic design may qualify for copyright, but the brand identity itself should be trademarked.