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Do I Need Separate Trademarks in the USA and Canada?

Trademark rights are territorial. A U.S. registration does not automatically register your mark in Canada. Plan protection for each market and assess search results, filing requirements and representation separately.

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Trademark rights are territorial. A U.S. registration does not automatically register your mark in Canada. Plan protection for each market and assess search results, filing requirements and representation separately.

Choose the market before the filing route

List where you sell or plan to sell the goods or services. Then decide whether a national application or an eligible international route suits the plan. An international application does not guarantee registration in every designated country.

Search each country’s records

A mark can face different conflicts in the United States and Canada. Review relevant national records and potentially related marks; exact-name availability alone is not legal clearance.

Confirm representation and responsibility

Foreign-domiciled applicants must engage a U.S.-licensed attorney for representation before the USPTO. Confirm applicable Canadian representation requirements and who is responsible for the work before purchasing Canadian assistance.

Ask for a country-by-country quote

Request a breakdown of service fees, government fees, classes, currency, search scope and any subsequent work that is excluded.

Related questions

Trademark rights are territorial. A U.S. registration does not automatically provide Canadian registration; consider a separate Canadian application or an appropriate international filing route.
The total depends on the applicable CIPO fees, the number of classes and any search, agent or other professional services. Check the official CIPO fee schedule and request a quote that identifies the currency and separates government and service costs.
Potentially, if it meets each jurisdiction’s requirements and does not conflict with earlier rights. Each country needs its own assessment; acceptance in one does not guarantee acceptance in the other.
Official references: USPTO attorney requirements · CIPO trademark resources. Government fees and processing times can change.
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