CIPO Fees Increase January 1, 2023

CIPO FEES INCREASE

On January 1, 2023, some Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) service fees will increase by 3.4% – an odd but defensible number.

The fee adjustment is required under the Canada Service Fees Act.

The aim of the service cost increase is to keep pace with the previous year’s Consumer Price Index.

To determine exact fees payable on any action undertaken at CIPO, you should consult the CIPO payments and fees page.

The CIPO payment and fees page provides up-to-date fees for both prior to, and after January 1, 2023.

These changes will largely affect trademarks as well as industrial designs.

More information can be obtained through the Trademarks Examination Manual and the Industrial Design Office Practice Manual.

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