The Canadian Trademark Law prohibits trademark registration of your personal name if it is just a name. But, if that name holds goodwill, then it may be possible to obtain trademark registration for it.

Can you copyright a name in Canada?

The Canadian Trademark Law prohibits trademark registration of your personal name if it is just a name. But, if that name holds goodwill, then it may be possible to obtain trademark registration for it.

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

Official Fees There is a trademark application filing fee of $336 CAD for the first class of goods and services in your Canadian trademark application. For each class of goods and services beyond the first, there is a further cost of $102 CAD per class payable when filing your application.

How do I check if a name is copyrighted in Canada?

The quickest way to find out if the exact name you are looking for is already registered is to use the basic trademarks search function. The search can pick up a trademark by name, by the name of the registrant and even by the class of goods listed in the application.

Do you own the copyright to your name?

No. Names are not protected by copyright law. Some names may be protected under trademark law.

How do I copyright a name for free?

You can not register a trademark for free. However, you can establish something known as a “common law trademark” for free, simply by opening for business. The benefit of relying on common law trademark rights is that it’s free, and you don’t need to do any specific work filling out forms, etc.

Do I need to trademark my business name Canada?

Did you know? Even if your company name or your business name is registered federally (Corporations Canada), provincially or territorially, it is recommended to also obtain trademark registration to better protect your brand.

How do I protect my brand name?

Register Your Trademark The best thing founders can do to legally protect their brands is to register their trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. You can do it online, but founders should definitely consider enlisting the help of an attorney, as there are many forms to fill out and strict deadlines.

Can I use a copyright name?

No. You can’t copyright a name. You can copyright written artistic works (like books), but not names or phrases.

How do I check if a name is copyrighted?

You can search all applied-for and registered trademarks free of charge by using the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)’s Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS). If your mark includes a design element, you will have to search it by using a design code.

How do I protect my business name in Canada?

If you are using your business name as your trademark, you can also register your business name as a trademark. Registering your trademark will give you exclusive rights to it in Canada for at least 15 years (you can renew it indefinitely as long as it is still being used).

Where do I copyright a name?

Registering a trademark for a company name is pretty straightforward. Many businesses can file an application online in less than 90 minutes, without a lawyer’s help. The simplest way to register is on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Web site, www.uspto.gov.

How do I copyright a name in Canada?

Copyright registrations require the submission of an application that includes a fee to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), a federal agency which oversees intellectual property rights and processes copyright paperwork. Can I Use A Copyrighted Name For My Business?

How much does it cost to get a copyright in Canada?

Copyright registration is easy; it’s a matter of filling out a Copyright Registration form and sending in a fee ($50 when your application is submitted through the Canadian Intellectual Property Office Web site and $65 otherwise). You do not need to send a copy of your original work.

What is the Copyright Board of Canada?

The Copyright Board of Canada is the regulatory body that establishes royalties for the use of works protected by copyright when the administration of such copyright has been entrusted to a collective-administration society.

Do I need copyright protection in Canada?

The good news; copyright is inherent when an original work is created. In other words, when you create an original work, you automatically have copyright protection. This copyright protection not only exists in Canada but extends to other countries. There are (as always) some exceptions to automatic copyright protection.