Industrial Designs
9. Fee Estimates for Canadian Industrial Design Matters
The following estimates for industrial design related services are estimates, only, and are based upon routine cases of average complexity which entail an average expenditure of time on the part of the professional(s) involved. The estimates are based upon performing the services as routine cases and not on an expedited basis. Premiums may be applied if expedited service is requested. As to the time frames normally required to complete the services, these vary from time to time depending upon our current workloads, and should be discussed with the professional handling your affairs at the time of your initial interview. Thus, the estimates which follow should only be seen as a guide to the charges which you will ultimately incur. Further costs may be incurred during the prosecution of each application, particularly in the U.S.A, where the examination process is more rigorous, and where further government registration fees are required after an application has been allowed. All of the cost estimates given below, except where specifically noted, are exclusive of disbursements and G.S.T., but may include the respective government filing fee, where these fees have been expressly included. In all instances, cost estimates reflect the average time required to undertake particular tasks, and these estimates are subject to change depending upon the complexity and time frames for particular tasks. In all cases, we work on a time spent basis, and tasks are divided between the professionals in our office in order to complete work in a cost effective manner. If more detailed cost estimates are required for particular tasks, please do not hesitate to ask.
Manual Searches
1. In the files of the Canadian Industrial Designs Office, with our written opinion as to registrability (minimum)
............................................................................................................$ 1750.00
2. Locate a particular industrial design registration, where registration number is provided
..............................................................................................................$ 300.00
3. Name search, i.e., all applications and/or registrations in the name of a particular party (copies extra)
..............................................................................................................$ 350.00
Industrial Design Applications - (excluding all government fees)
4. Preparing and filing application for registration and reporting the filing to you
............................................................................................................$ 1500.00
add drawing charges (est.'d)
..............................................................................................................$ 600.00
5. Receiving, docketing and reporting receipt of Certificate of Registration, forwarding same, and docketing for renewal
..............................................................................................................$ 400.00
Transfers
6. Filing industrial design assignment, when received ready for filing (single registration)
.............................................................................................................$ 250.00
7. Preparing industrial design assignment (single application or registration)
.............................................................................................................$ 250.00
Renewals
8. Preparing and sending reminder, advancing renewal fee, and forwarding confirmation of renewal fee payment (includes the government fee)
............................................................................................................$ 700.00
FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THESE ITEMS AND CHARGES FOR OTHER MATTERS WILL BE FURNISHED ON REQUEST. ALL AMOUNTS ARE IN CANADIAN DOLLARS.
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