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ARTICLE · 08 MAY 2025

CIPO Annual Fee Adjustment: 2025 Fees Now In Effect

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Effective January 1, 2025, certain fees relating to intellectual property increased by 4.4%. Trademark owners and applicants should be aware of the annual adjustment for fees relating to trademarks, geographical indications and official marks to ensure compliance with the Trademarks Regulations and avoid administrative delays.

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Effective January 1, 2025, certain fees relating to intellectual property increased by 4.4%. Trademark owners and applicants should be aware of the annual adjustment for fees relating to trademarks, geographical indications and official marks to ensure compliance with the Trademarks Regulations and avoid administrative delays.

Annual Fee Adjustments

Pursuant to the Service Fees Act, certain fees payable to the federal government are subject to an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index. This includes certain fees relating to trademarks, geographical indications and official marks payable to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) as set out in the Tariff of Fees in the Trademarks Regulations.

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