Effective January 1, 2025, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will implement its annual inflation-adjusted fee increases for trademarks under the Service Fees Act. The increase is 4.4%, across the board. The table below provides a comparison of 2024 and 2025 fees.
Trademark Fee Adjustments
Kindly note that all fees are listed in CAD.
Application for Trademark Registration
| 2024 Fee | 2025 Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Online Filing – First Class | $458.00 | $479.00 |
| Online Filing – Each Additional Class | $139.00 | $146.00 |
| Other Means – First Class | $597.00 | $624.00 |
| Other Means – Each Additional Class | $139.00 | $146.00 |
| Statement of Opposition | $1,040.00 | $1,086.00 |
Renewal of Trademark Registration
| 2024 Fee | 2025 Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Online Filing – First Class | $555.00 | $580.00 |
| Online Filing – Each Additional Class | $173.00 | $181.00 |
| Other Means – First Class | $694.00 | $725.00 |
| Other Means – Each Additional Class | $173.00 | $181.00 |
| Request for Notices (Subsection 45 or 44) | $555.00 | $580.00 |
| Registration Fee (Pre-June 17, 2019 Filings) | $277.00 | $290.00 |
Application to Extend Statement of Goods/Services
| 2024 Fee | 2025 Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| First Class | $597.00 | $624.00 |
| Each Additional Class | $139.00 | $146.00 |
Notable Highlights
1. Online Filing Advantages
Filing applications or renewals online offers a significant cost saving compared to other methods. For example, the 2025 online renewal fee for a first class is $580.00, while filing through other means costs $725.00—a difference of over 25%.
2. Streamlined Fee Adjustments
All percentage increases are uniform, ensuring predictability and simplicity when planning budgets.
3. Consistency in Certain Fees
Fees for extensions of time, transfer requests, and provision of copies remain unchanged for 2025.
Why These Changes?
CIPO’s annual adjustments ensure the agency keeps pace with inflation and operational costs. This financial model helps maintain high service standards and modernize infrastructure while staying self-sustained, as CIPO does not receive government funding.
How to Prepare
1. Act Before December 31, 2024
Submit applications, renewals, or amendments before the year ends to avoid paying higher fees.
2. Plan Ahead for Renewals
Trademark owners should budget for higher costs in 2025, particularly for multi-class registrations.
3. Utilize Online Filing
Maximize cost savings by opting for online submissions whenever possible.
For a full list of updated fees, visit CIPO’s Trademark Fees Page. At PCK Intellectual Property, we’re here to assist you in managing your trademark portfolio effectively. Contact us today for tailored advice!
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