Trademarks

Trademarks / Startup Support Plus

At Startup Support Plus, we understand the value of protecting your brand through trademarks. A trademark is more than just a name or a logo—it represents your business, your reputation, and your commitment to quality. Whether you’re a startup or a growing business, securing your trademark helps protect what you’ve built.

What Can Be a Trademark?

A trademark can be a word, design, letter, number, colour, figurative element, 3D shape, hologram, motion graphic, packaging style, sound, scent, taste, texture, position, or a combination of these elements. Trademarks help consumers recognize your business and build trust over time.

Because your trademark becomes a symbol of your reputation, it’s considered valuable intellectual property.

Why Search Before Filing?

Before filing your trademark application in Canada, conduct a thorough search of existing trademarks. This step reduces the risk of having your application refused later. You can search existing Canadian trademarks using the Canadian Trademarks Database.

Avoid choosing words, designs, or ideas that resemble existing trademarks. If your mark is confusingly similar to someone else’s, it may be rejected.

Examiners assess:

  • How trademarks look or sound

  • Whether they suggest similar ideas

  • Whether they apply to similar goods or services

How to File a Trademark Application in Canada

Once you’re confident your trademark is unique, you’re ready to file. At Startup Support Plus, we can help you through this process or direct you to trusted resources.

1️⃣ File Online

Use CIPO’s Online Application Portal. If this is your first time, you’ll need to create a secure account.

2️⃣ File by Mail or In-Person

Send your application to:
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Place du Portage I, 50 Victoria Street, Room C-114
Gatineau, QC K1A 0C9

3️⃣ File by Fax

  • Black and white trademarks: 819-953-2476

  • Colour trademarks: 819-934-3833

Protecting Trademarks Beyond Canada

A Canadian trademark protects your brand within Canada only. If you plan to operate internationally, explore the Madrid Protocol or consult a trademark agent.

Networking Event Startup Moncton

Networking Event Start Up Moncton – July 24 at Dieppe Library

Looking to grow your business network in Moncton? Join us at the upcoming Networking Event Start Up Moncton on July 24, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Dieppe Public Library. This free event brings together local entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals for an evening of connection and collaboration.

Whether you’re launching your first startup or looking to scale, this networking event is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from the Greater Moncton Area. Conversations, ideas, and partnerships often begin in informal settings like these—and that’s exactly what this event is all about.

🤝 Build Relationships in a Relaxed Setting

Meet other entrepreneurs, share your story, and hear what others are working on. You’ll leave with new contacts, inspiration, and maybe even a few leads.

🎤 Special Guest: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

We’re excited to welcome a representative from ACOA, who will share insight into how their programs support startups and small businesses in Atlantic Canada.

🧃 Snacks & Drinks Provided

Enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks as you connect with others in the local business community.

📍 Event Details
Location: Dieppe Public Library
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Admission: Free

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Visit ACOA for funding and support programs

Don’t miss this exciting evening of business connection in Moncton. We look forward to seeing you there!

Startup Moncton – Networking Event

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Startup Drinks Meet & Greet for local entrepreneurs and business owners. Organized by Startup Greater Moncton, with a focus on networking, collaboration, innovation, learning, and partnerships. Serving entrepreneurs, successfully starting and growing start-ups in Greater Moncton. Display tables available 4×4 tables $50

DATE AND TIME Wed, 28 February 2018 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Free Admission

LOCATION Alma City Club 114 Alma Street Moncton, NB E1C 4Y6

Presentations will be held downstairs starting at 6.00 pm Intellectual Property, protection of business assets collaborations and financing. – Sophie-Anne Theriault Social Entrepreneurship – Dale Ritchie Emotional Fitness – Darren Duguay

Startup Moncton Website

Contact Startup Support Plus

We invite all local startups and entrepreneurs to join our team! Startup Greater Moncton is an Entrepreneur led non-profit for Entrepreneurs. It is focused on enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem within Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview. We organize events, help startups, and small businesses. To bring together entrepreneurs passionate about collaboration, innovation, and learning.  Make support and resources easier for local entrepreneurs to find by creating a single point-of-entry through Startup Moncton. We foster an atmosphere of inclusivity, welcome diversity, and encourage more entrepreneurs to act as a community leader.

 

 

Vision

To create new customer and partner opportunities for local entrepreneurs, by giving them a voice and connecting them through inspiration and support by means of mentors and resources.

Mission

  • Provide value to the community to grow startups and small businesses.
  • Take a leadership role in the local entrepreneurship activities by promoting itself through local mainstream media and social media.
  • Create partnerships and sustainability by being active in the community.
  • Build out the leadership team, increase awareness, and gain community support.
  • Leverage the national Startup Canada network.

Welcome To Startup Support Plus Posts

Startup Support Plus

A Full-Service Web Design Agency. Startup Support Plus helps startups and small businesses set up their websites at an affordable one-time price. The packages include up to 5 email accounts, setup of your personal secure domain (SSL certificate), a basic website with a site builder, and the ability to post blogs across all your social media channels.

Startup Support Plus is located in Moncton, NB, Canada. Our team has been serving Canada with website designs, branding, and SEO for over four years.

Visit our website design portfolio to see our work!  Most of all we are affordable for all companies just starting up because our website packages start at $375.

First of all, our goal is to work with businesses, to create beautiful, functional websites designed and optimized for today’s mobile devices. Also using the latest web technologies in conjunction with WordPress and e-commerce platforms.

Our Services are web design, development, and marketing services that improve the online presence of companies in Greater Moncton.

Our experience and ability to be flexible to the needs of each project are always important to ensure the best services. In Addition, we have extensive references available for your perusal at your request. Finally, we still work with many of our clients and have long-standing relationships with them to ensure sites remain updated and secure.

Most of all we build a responsive and accessible website that looks great. Get a free quote today!