In today’s competitive marketplace, a strong brand is a valuable asset. A trademark not only distinguishes goods or services but also enhances a business's identity and market presence. As an experienced Canadian trademark lawyer in Vancouver, Edmund Xie helps clients navigate the complexities of trademark protection, ensuring their intellectual property maximizes its value and contributes to long-term business success. 

Our Experienced Trademark Lawyer 

Our trademark lawyer Edmund Xie is the founder and principal attorney at Alphabetica Law, a boutique trademark and intellectual property law firm based in Vancouver and serving clients from all over Canada. Trademark lawyer Edmund has worked in the field of trademark and intellectual property law for seventeen years. Trademark lawyer Edmund has a law degree from University of Victoria Faculty of Law (UVic Law) and graduated in 2009.  Trademark lawyer Edmund is licensed with the Law Society of British Columbia as a barrister and solicitor and with the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (French language: Collège des agents de brevets et des agents de marques de commerce) as a trademark agent and patent agent.  In addition to being a lawyer, trademark agent, and patent agent, trademark lawyer Edmund is also a British Columbia notary public and can administer oaths, solemn affirmations, and take affidavits and statutory declarations for clients.

Services Offered

Trademark lawyer Edmund offers a comprehensive range of trademark services tailored to meet the needs of businesses in Vancouver and across Canada. Whether clients are just starting with their brand or need assistance with ongoing trademark matters, trademark lawyer Edmund is here to help.

We offer transparent flat-fee pricing for filing your Canadian trademark application and for preparing and filing responses to CIPO Office Actions (i.e., Examiner's Reports).  No surprise hourly billing.

Trademark Services

• Trademark Searches: trademark lawyer Edmund conducts thorough searches to ensure a desired trademark is available and does not conflict with existing trademarks.

• Canada Trademark Application Preparations and Filings: trademark registration lawyer Edmund prepares and files trademark applications with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), guiding clients through each step of the process. We leverage our comprehensive understanding of the CIPO Nice Classification system to deliver the most optimized and cost-effective class designations, preventing unnecessary fees and application delays

• Prepare and File Responses to CIPO Examiner’s Reports and Objections: trademark prosecution lawyer Edmund addresses any objections or issues (including confusion objections, descriptiveness objections, lack of distinctiveness objections, and objections related to official marks or prohibited marks) raised by CIPO examiners to move trademark applications forward. As a strategy, trademark lawyer Edmund would phone the CIPO examiner directly to understand the CIPO examiner's concerns and then prepare and file a suitable written response to the CIPO. Our trademark lawyer Edmund has consistently achieved success for clients, even in many difficult cases.  In some cases, if the first response to the CIPO is not successful, our trademark lawyer Edmund can file the second and third responses to the CIPO for client either free of charge or for reduced fee.

• Canada Trademark Opposition Services: trademark lawyer Edmund assists clients in opposing trademarks that may be confusingly similar to theirs, as advertised in the Trademarks Journal, or defends against oppositions to their applications.

• Section 45 Cancellation Proceedings: If a third party attempts to expunge a trademark registration through a Section 45 Cancellation Proceeding, trademark attorney Edmund provides expert representation to protect the trademark.

• Trademark-Related Contracts and Agreements: trademark attorney Edmund drafts and reviews contracts, including trademark assignment and trademark licensing agreements, ensuring clients' rights are clearly defined and protected.

• Trademark Monitoring and Watch Services: trademark attorney Edmund regularly monitors newly filed trademarks to detect potential conflicts with registered trademarks, helping clients identify and oppose infringing or confusingly similar trademarks early on.

• Trademark Renewal Services: trademark lawyer Edmund assists clients in managing and filing trademark renewals to maintain their trademark registrations and prevent lapses in protection.

• Trademark Portfolio Management: trademark lawyer Edmund offers comprehensive management of a client’s trademark portfolio, including strategic planning, filing, and enforcement across multiple jurisdictions.

• International Trademark Registration: trademark lawyer Edmund provides services for filing trademarks internationally through the Madrid Protocol or directly in foreign jurisdictions, ensuring global protection for client's brand.

• Customs Recordal for Trademark Enforcement: trademark attorney Edmund helps clients record their trademarks with Canadian customs authorities to prevent the importation of counterfeit goods.

• Trademark Audits: trademark attorney Edmund conducts audits of existing trademarks to assess the strength and scope of protection, and recommends strategies for strengthening the trademark portfolio.

• Cease and Desist Letters: trademark lawyer Edmund drafts and sends cease and desist letters to parties infringing on a client’s trademark rights, aiming to resolve disputes without litigation.

• Domain Name Disputes: trademark lawyer Edmund assists clients in resolving domain name disputes related to trademark infringement, including filing complaints under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP).

• Negotiation for Settlement: trademark lawyer Edmund negotiates settlements in trademark disputes, striving to achieve favorable outcomes for clients while avoiding the time and cost associated with litigation.

• Trademark Strategy Consultation: trademark attorney Edmund provides strategic advice on the selection, use, and enforcement of trademarks to align with the client’s business goals and brand strategy.

• Amazon Brand Registry Services: if you are a trademark owner and Amazon seller, our trademark lawyer Edmund can promptly forward the Amazon Brand Registry verification code to you so that you can register with Amazon Brand Registry and gain access to a powerful set of brand-protection and marketing tools inside Amazon.

Experience

With 17 years of experience in Canadian trademark law, trademark lawyer Edmund has successfully represented numerous clients in securing and enforcing their trademarks. He holds a law degree from the University of Victoria in Canada and is a licensed trademark agent and patent agent. As a member of the Law Society of British Columbia, trademark lawyer Edmund is committed to providing the highest level of service to his trademark clients.

Why Choose Trademark Lawyer Edmund

What sets Edmund’s practice apart is his commitment to personalized service. Edmund understands the local market and the specific challenges that businesses in Vancouver face. His in-depth knowledge of Canadian trademark law and bilingual ability in English and Mandarin Chinese allow him to serve a diverse range of clients with precision and care. 

Predictable Pricing: Unlike the uncertainty of hourly billing, we offer a clear flat fee for your Canadian trademark application and CIPO responses. Cost is fixed; quality is assured.

Trademark lawyer Edmund and his law firm, Alphabetica Law, currently maintain a 5-star rating on Google Reviews. Alphabetica Law has also been frequently and consistently mentioned by AI tools and platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot as a specialized trademark and intellectual property (IP) law firm providing trademark registration and trademark legal services from Vancouver and serving clients throughout Canada.

Some of our client success stories include Vancouver-based food delivery platform (Fantuan), a popular Canadian hot pot restaurant chain (Big Way Hot Pot), a Michelin star restaurant in Vancouver (iDen Beijing Duck House), and several jewelry store brands popular in the local South Asian community. 

We have also worked with clients from the local Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, South Asian, Ukrainian, African and Latino communities.  Our trademark lawyer Edmund has been learning Spanish language for several years. To better serve our clients, Alphabetica Law maintains its website pages in multiple languages, including English and Chinese.  Additionally, Alphabetica Law is perhaps the only trademark and intellectual property law firm in Vancouver, or even Canada, that maintains dedicated Punjabi, Hindi, Farsi (Iranian or Persian), Arabic, and Spanish language website pages to reach the growing Punjabi, Hindi, Farsi, Arabic, and Spanish-speaking demographics in Canada.

We have served trademark clients from all over BC, including Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, Surrey, and Victoria. We have also served trademark clients from Alberta (Calgary), Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario (Toronto) and Quebec (Montreal). 

We have also worked with foreign clients and foreign law firms who retain our services to register trademarks in Canada, either directly or through the Madrid Protocol.

We also have accumulated a network of trusted foreign law firms who can help our Canadian clients file trademark and patent applications in foreign jurisdictions, including Europe and the Asia Pacific region (China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand).

Our trademark lawyer Edmund also has experience working with ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) in Vancouver and West Vancouver to register trademarks and secure patents for business (and sometimes personal and sentimental) reasons, and has consistently achieved good results for these wealthy individuals.

Our trademark lawyer Edmund has completed a Law Society of British Columbia sponsored course on indigenous culture and history with almost perfect marks.  At Alphabetica Law, we would love to work with individuals and businesses from Canada's Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) communities to protect their awesome and valuable intellectual property, trademarks and brands.

Contact Trademark Lawyer Edmund

Contact trademark lawyer Edmund today to protect your brand. Email trademark lawyer Edmund directly at Edmund@AlphabeticaLaw.com or vancouvertrademarklawyer@gmail.com.  

You can also reach our experienced trademark attorney and trademark agent Edmund directly by phone at the phone number 604-708-1786 (landline) or 647-793-0787 (cell).  

Edmund has a LinkedIn profile.  https://ca.linkedin.com/in/edmundxie

Additional Information

Based in Vancouver, BC, trademark lawyer Edmund serves clients across British Columbia and throughout Canada. Whether clients are looking for assistance in English or Mandarin Chinese, Edmund provides the expertise needed to secure their trademark rights. Below are images of our trademark lawyer's professional licenses. 

How to Register a Trademark in Canada: Steps and Process Explained by Our Canadian Trademark Lawyer Edmund

Registering a trademark in Canada is a crucial step in protecting your business's identity. This process ensures that no one else can use a similar mark that might confuse consumers. Below are the essential steps for registering a trademark in Canada and how our trademark lawyer Edmund in Canada can help you secure your intellectual property.

1. Preliminary Trademark Search

Before registering your trademark, it's vital to conduct a preliminary search in the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) database of registered trademarks and pending trademark applications. This ensures that your mark does not conflict with any existing marks. Our trademark lawyer Edmund performs thorough searches to increase the likelihood that your trademark will be accepted by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).

2. Filing the Application

Once it’s confirmed that your trademark is unique in Canada, the next step is to file a trademark application with CIPO. The application must include details about your trademark, such as the name, or logo (if applicable), and the categories of goods or services it will be used for. Our trademark lawyer Edmund will assist you in correctly drafting and submitting the application, ensuring that all details are handled accurately.

3. Examination by CIPO

After submitting the application, a trademark examiner at CIPO will review it to ensure it meets all legal requirements. During this process, the examiner may issue a report requesting clarifications or modifications. Our trademark lawyer Edmund will respond to these reports and work to overcome any objections that may arise.

4. Publication in the Trademarks Journal

If your application meets the requirements, your trademark will be published in the CIPO Trademarks Journal. This allows third parties to file oppositions if they believe your trademark could cause confusion with theirs. Our trademark lawyer Edmund will advise you in case any opposition is filed, defending your application with strong arguments.

5. Trademark Registration

If no oppositions are filed or if any oppositions are resolved in your favor, CIPO will proceed to register your trademark. Once registered, your trademark will be protected throughout Canada, giving you the exclusive right to use it in connection with the specified goods or services.

Why You Need Our Trademark Lawyer Edmund

The process of registering a trademark in Canada can be complex and challenging. Our trademark lawyer Edmund, based in Vancouver, has years of experience in protecting trademarks and intellectual property. He will ensure that your trademark is properly protected, from the preliminary search to the final registration. Additionally, he will provide ongoing advice to maintain and defend your trademark against potential infringements.

Contact Our Trademark Lawyer Edmund Today

To ensure that your trademark is properly registered and protected in Canada, contact our trademark lawyer Edmund. With his experience and expertise, you can trust that your trademark is in good hands. Email Edmund at Edmund@AlphabeticaLaw.com or vancouvertrademarklawyer@gmail.com for more information and to start your trademark registration process today. 

CIPO Trademark Official Fees: What Canadian Businesses Need to Know Before Filing

Are you planning to secure your brand name or logo in Canada? Registering a trademark with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is a crucial step. While the official process may look simple, understanding the fee structure is the first hurdle. CIPO's fees are subject to an annual increase, meaning the cost of securing and maintaining your brand protection is constantly rising.

Our Canadian trademark lawyer Edmund Xie can help you strategically navigate these costs and avoid expensive mistakes.

CIPO Trademark Filing and Renewal Fees (2025 vs. 2026)

CIPO encourages online filing by offering a reduced fee structure. All fees listed below are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) and reflect the official rates for 2025 and the anticipated increase for 2026.

Initial Filing Fees

When you first submit your application, the total cost depends on how many classes of goods or services your brand covers. The fee for the first class, when filed online (the recommended method), is $478.15 in 2025, which is scheduled to rise to $491.06 in 2026. Filing by mail or other means incurs a higher initial fee of $623.27 in 2025, increasing to $640.10 in 2026.

The fee for each additional class of goods or services is a separate charge: $145.12 in 2025, rising to $149.04 in 2026.

Trademark Renewal Fees

A trademark registration must be renewed every 10 years. Renewing your mark online will cost $579.42 for the first class in 2025, scheduled to increase to $595.06 in 2026. The fee for each additional class upon renewal is $180.61 in 2025, rising to $185.49 in 2026. Note that filing the renewal by mail or other means incurs an even higher initial fee ($724.54 in 2025).

The Legal Complexity Behind the Price Tag

The CIPO fees listed above are flat government rates. However, they tell only half the story. The true strategic cost of your trademark application is determined by how you handle the single most important factor: Nice Classification.

CIPO charges that fee for every class after the first. Therefore, how you describe your business and goods and services directly impacts your total official filing cost. The goal is to secure maximum protection under the fewest necessary classes. Filing too broadly leads to CIPO objections and delays, while filing too narrowly leaves parts of your brand unprotected. For instance, a single brand might sell apparel (one class), operate an online store (a second class), and offer design services (a third class), requiring payment for all three.

Other procedural fees are also subject to adjustment. For example, the fee for filing a Statement of Opposition against a competitor's application costs $1,085.76 in 2025, rising to $1,115.08 in 2026. 

Let Us Help You Navigate the Costs

Your brand is your most valuable asset. Don't let an administrative error or a misplaced class description undermine your protection. As an experienced Canadian trademark lawyer, our goal is not just to file your application, but to ensure your investment is strategic and efficient.

At Alphabetica Law, we help clients:

• Minimize Official Fees: We strategically define your goods and services to secure maximum protection under the fewest necessary Nice Classes, saving you money on government fees.

• Avoid Office Actions: We prepare the application according to CIPO's strict standards, drastically reducing the risk of time-consuming (and billable) CIPO objections.

Contact us today for a comprehensive consultation and a clear cost estimate for securing your Canadian trademark.