Your intellectual property (IP) is a cornerstone of your business value and long-term competitiveness. At MaxetraHub, we connect entrepreneurs and inventors with licensed IP professionals in Canada and the U.S. who bring the expertise needed to secure, enforce, and maximize the potential of your innovations. Our partners provide end-to-end support to help you protect, defend, and strategically manage your IP assets with confidence.
Trademark Applications & Registrations
Trademarks safeguard names, logos, and brand identity, ensuring long-term recognition and legal protection. Applications must be searched, filed, and managed through to registration in Canada or the U.S., securing your brand’s identity.
Patent Applications & Filings
Patents protect inventions, processes, and innovative designs, but require precise drafting and filing with Canadian and U.S. patent offices. Applications include detailed specifications, claims, and strategies to ensure strong protection.
Copyright Applications & Protections
Copyrights safeguard creative works such as software, written content, and designs, ensuring clear ownership and preventing unauthorized use. Registrations must be filed accurately in both Canada and the U.S. to establish lasting rights.
Licensing & Enforcement Support
Intellectual property creates value only when rights are enforced and monetized. This includes licensing agreements, enforcement strategies, and cease-and-desist actions to defend ownership and maximize returns.
IP Portfolio Management
A growing business requires active management of its intellectual property portfolio, including renewals, monitoring, and expansion into new markets. Proper oversight strengthens competitiveness and long-term investment appeal.
Process
Consultation
Share details of your business, brand, or invention
Strategy
Licensed IP experts assess and recommend protection options
Filing
Applications are prepared, submitted, and tracked in Canada or the U.S.
Follow-Up
Office actions are addressed, and you’re kept informed
Management
Renew, monitor, and manage IP for long-term protection
FAQ
In Canada, the process typically takes 12–18 months, depending on the complexity of the application and whether objections are raised. In the U.S., it may take 8–14 months. Licensed professionals can help speed things up by ensuring your application is accurate and complete from the start.
If your business operates or plans to expand in both markets, yes. Trademark and patent rights are territorial, meaning protection in one country does not extend to another. Filing in both Canada and the U.S. ensures your rights are recognized across borders.
Yes. Licensed professionals can help you monitor unauthorized use and take steps such as sending cease-and-desist letters, filing opposition proceedings, or pursuing litigation if necessary. Enforcement strategies are tailored to each case to ensure your rights are upheld.
IP protection requires ongoing care. Trademarks need renewals every 10 years in Canada and the U.S., patents require maintenance fees, and copyrights often benefit from monitoring and enforcement. Professional portfolio management ensures deadlines are met and your rights remain active and enforceable.