Trademark and Product Registration Cost Calculator

01 / Calculator

Build your protection budget

Choose the countries, filing path and product stage. The calculator keeps CAD and USD separate so a moving exchange rate never creates false precision.

Where will you protect the brand?Trademark rights are territorial. Filing in Canada does not register the mark in the U.S.

Canada only

United States only

Canada + U.S.

Canadian trademarkCIPO charges for the first Nice class, then a lower amount for every additional class.

Number of classes

Expected payment date

Filing method

Preparation route

Business registration or incorporationA corporate registration creates an entity; it does not register a trademark.

Setup

Patent or design filingGovernment fees are only one part of patent cost. Drafting and prosecution can be the larger expense.

Protection path

Professional drafting allowance

Product developmentThese are editable planning allowances, not quoted market prices.

Product type

Budget currency

Low allowance

High allowance

2026 CIPO feesOfficial amounts, with 2027 trademark fees already selectable.

No forced conversionCAD and USD remain separate, avoiding a stale exchange rate.

Transparent rangesProfessional and development amounts are labeled planning allowances.

02 / Timeline

From idea to protected product

Protection is a sequence, not a single fee. Use this order to keep branding, ownership and launch spend from working against each other.

Document the idea and ownership

Record who created what, keep dated design files, and use written assignment and confidentiality terms with contractors before they touch the product.

Before outside disclosureCost: internal or professional review

Search names and prior rights

Search business registries, domain names and trademark databases for identical and confusingly similar marks. A corporate name approval is not a trademark clearance search.

Before packaging or signageAvoids rebrand waste

Choose the owner and structure

Decide whether the individual or the corporation will own the brand and invention. Changing the owner later can create assignment work and fees.

Business setup: not includedBefore IP filing when practical

Validate and prototype

Test the problem, prototype and unit economics. For patent-sensitive inventions, get advice before public disclosure; many foreign rights can be affected by an early reveal.

Development: not includedTypical planning: weeks to months

File the right IP applications

Trademark the brand; consider patent protection for a new functional invention and industrial-design registration for a product’s visual features. One filing does not replace the others.

Trademark: C$491.06Patent/design: not included

Finalize compliance and launch

Complete testing, labels, permits, warranties and supplier agreements that apply to the product category. IP registration does not certify safety or legal compliance.

Before saleCategory-specific costs

Monitor, respond and renew

Watch application deadlines and office correspondence, monitor the market, keep evidence of use, and budget for renewals and patent maintenance fees.

OngoingCalendar every deadline

03 / Canada guide

How much does it cost to trademark a name in Canada?

For an online CIPO application paid in 2026, the government fee is C$491.06 for the first class and C$149.04 for each additional class.

The class count drives the filing fee

Canada uses the Nice Classification, which divides goods and services into 45 classes. A single brand may need one class or several. A clothing brand that also runs retail-store services, for example, may span more than one class. The right answer depends on what the business actually sells or plans to sell—not how many products appear in the catalog.

Online filing	2026 CIPO fee	2027 CIPO fee
1 class	C$491.06	C$499.41
2 classes	C$640.10	C$650.98
3 classes	C$789.14	C$802.55

What the government fee does—and does not—cover

The filing fee covers CIPO’s application process. It does not include a comprehensive clearance search, strategy advice, agent fees, opposition proceedings or enforcement. CIPO’s 2026 online renewal fee starts at C$595.06 for one class. The application fee applying to your case is based on when CIPO receives payment, and some CIPO fees are adjusted annually.

Name, logo and slogan may be separate applications

One application covers one trademark. A word mark can protect the wording apart from a particular typeface, while a design mark protects the specific visual presentation filed. If both forms matter, plan for separate applications and separate class-based fees.

Ready to move beyond the estimate?

Use the official filing route for a straightforward DIY application, or compare licensed help when ownership, clearance or class strategy is uncertain.

File your trademark Talk to a trademark lawyer

04 / Cross-border

CIPO vs USPTO trademark filing

The two offices use class-based fees, but the amounts, filing basis and downstream requirements differ.

Question	Canada — CIPO	United States — USPTO
Base online fee	C$491.06 first class in 2026; C$149.04 each additional class	US$350 per class when base requirements are met
Use required to file?	No declaration of use is required at filing	Choose a use-in-commerce or intent-to-use basis; an intent-to-use filing needs a later use submission
Extra application fees	Mail/other-method first-class fee is higher	US$200/class for free-form identification; US$100/class for missing required information; lengthy free-form text can add more
Intent-to-use later fee	Not applicable as a U.S.-style basis	US$150/class for allegation or statement of use; US$125/class per extension request
Foreign applicant counsel	Applicants may self-file; licensed help may still be useful	Foreign-domiciled applicants generally need a U.S.-licensed attorney
Currencies	CAD	USD

Choose the filing route that matches your market

A Canadian registration does not automatically extend to the United States. Budget and file country by country based on real sales, expansion and enforcement needs.

File a U.S. trademark Find a licensed agent

05 / Protection map

Trademark vs incorporation vs patent

These tools solve different problems. A strong launch may need more than one, but paying for the wrong one does not create substitute rights.

Trademark

Protects a source identifier—such as a brand name, logo or slogan—in connection with listed goods and services. It does not protect how a product works.

Best question: “What tells customers this comes from us?”

Incorporation

Creates a separate legal entity and registers a corporate name under corporate law. It does not, by itself, give registered trademark rights to the brand.

Best question: “Who owns and operates the business?”

Patent

Can protect a new, useful and non-obvious invention or improvement. Patent claims define the legal scope; public disclosure timing can matter.

Best question: “What new function or technical solution did we invent?”

Industrial design

Can protect visual features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament applied to a finished article—not the functional idea itself.

2026 CIPO basic filing fee: C$607.93

Copyright

Protects original expression such as artwork, photographs, copy, code and manuals. It does not protect a product idea or a short brand name as such.

Ownership contracts matter when freelancers create the work.

Product compliance

Covers safety, labeling, testing, licences and regulated-market rules. IP registration is not an approval that a product is legal or safe to sell.

Requirements depend on product, claims and market.

Patent basics: why the government fee is not the whole budget

For a 2026 Canadian patent application, CIPO lists an application fee of C$241.24 for a qualifying small entity or C$595.06 at the standard rate. A regular examination request is another C$482.48 small / C$1,190.13 standard, and the basic final fee is C$181.20 small / C$446.03 standard. That makes a simple government-fee milestone subtotal of C$904.92 small or C$2,231.22 standard, before maintenance, excess-claim, late, professional or international fees.

In the U.S., a provisional application can establish an early filing date and lasts 12 months; it is not examined and does not become a patent by itself. The calculator includes the filing-fee tiers of US$65 micro, US$130 small and US$325 large as a planning snapshot, but professional drafting can cost far more than the government fee. A thin provisional that does not fully describe the invention may fail to support the priority claim you expected.

06 / Filing strategy

DIY trademark filing vs hiring a lawyer

Self-filing can be sensible for a simple, well-searched mark. Professional help earns its keep when mistakes would be expensive to unwind.

DIY may fit when…

The owner is obvious and unlikely to change.
The mark is distinctive, not descriptive.
Goods and services fit clear, pre-approved descriptions.
A meaningful search found no concerning conflicts.
You can monitor deadlines and respond to official correspondence.
You understand that filing fees are generally non-refundable.

Get professional help when…

The brand is central to a major product launch or financing.
Search results show similar names or logos.
Ownership, licensing or contractor-created work is complicated.
You need both Canadian and U.S. strategy.
A patent, public disclosure or international filing deadline is involved.
You receive an examiner’s report, refusal or opposition.

Use a licensed professional—not a mystery filing site

Canada’s regulator maintains a public register where you can confirm a trademark or patent agent’s active licence and contact details.

Talk to a trademark lawyer Incorporate your business

07 / FAQs

Trademark and product registration questions

Short answers to the cost, timing and protection questions founders ask before they file.

How much is a trademark in Canada for one class?

An online CIPO application paid in 2026 is C$491.06 for the first class. The announced 2027 amount is C$499.41. Agent or lawyer fees are separate.

How much does each additional Canadian trademark class cost?

C$149.04 per additional class in 2026, rising to C$151.57 in 2027 for the listed online application fee. Count classes carefully: too few can leave gaps; unnecessary classes increase cost and can create use issues later.

Does registering a business name protect the trademark?

No. A business-name or corporate registration and a trademark registration are different systems. Incorporation creates the entity; trademark registration protects the source identifier for listed goods and services.

Can I trademark a name before I launch?

In Canada, you can apply before use without a U.S.-style intent-to-use filing basis. In the U.S., you can file on an intent-to-use basis, but must later file acceptable proof of use and pay the applicable per-class fee before registration.

Do I need a separate application for my name and logo?

Usually, a standard-character word mark and a stylized logo are treated as different marks. If both forms matter independently, budget for two applications, each with its own class-based fees.

Is a patent the same as product registration?

No. A patent can protect an invention; industrial design can protect visual appearance; product compliance covers safety, labels and regulated-market rules. There is no single universal “product registration” that replaces all three.

How much does a Canadian patent application cost?

CIPO’s 2026 government fees include application, examination, final and annual maintenance fees. A simple application + regular examination + basic final-fee subtotal is C$904.92 for a qualifying small entity or C$2,231.22 at standard rates, before maintenance, excess claims, professional work and other charges.

Should I file a patent before showing the product?

Get jurisdiction-specific advice before public disclosure. Disclosure can affect patent rights, especially outside countries with a grace period. Confidentiality and filing sequence should be decided before crowdfunding, trade shows, sales pages or public demos.

How long does trademark registration take?

Timing changes with workload, filing quality, office actions and opposition. As a dated benchmark, the USPTO reported a 10.2-month average from filing to registration or abandonment through January 31, 2026. For Canada, check CIPO’s current service standards before planning a launch around registration.

Are filing fees refundable if the trademark is refused?

Generally no. The USPTO states fees are generally non-refundable and filing does not guarantee registration. Treat search and application preparation as risk-reduction work, not a guarantee.

Can I deduct trademark and patent costs as a business expense?

Tax treatment depends on jurisdiction and whether the cost is current, capital or part of acquiring an intangible asset. Keep invoices separated by government, professional and development cost, then ask a qualified tax adviser.

What should I budget beyond the calculator?

Possible extras include comprehensive searches, office-action responses, assignments, translations, international agents, opposition, enforcement, patent maintenance, product testing, regulatory review, tooling changes and rebranding contingency.

08 / Sources

Official fee and process sources

Government amounts are a dated snapshot. Confirm the live fee schedule before paying.

CIPO — Fees for trademarks (2026 and announced 2027 amounts)
USPTO — Trademark fee information (base, surcharge, intent-to-use and maintenance fees)
CIPO — Patent fees (2026 small-entity and standard fees)
CIPO — Industrial design fees (2026 basic filing fee)
Corporations Canada — Federal incorporation (C$200 online)
CIPO — Trademark basics and process
USPTO — Trademark processing wait times (data through January 31, 2026)
CPATA — Find and verify a licensed agent

Method note. Government fees are sourced from official pages and fixed as of October 4, 2026. Professional-service and product-development figures in the calculator are broad, editable planning allowances—not quotes, averages or promises. This page provides general educational information, not legal, tax, engineering or regulatory advice. Filing fees can change, facts matter, and registration is never guaranteed.