We are an internet law firm that specializes in Canadian and U.S. trademark registrations at fair prices. We provide our services over the phone and internet.
Is That Really the Name of the Law Firm?
Yes, it is. We are a law firm called Smuglers. It is named after me, and my name is Jack Smugler. How I got this name is another story…
Who We Are
Jack Smugler has been a lawyer since 1981. He’s also been a fishing boat mechanic, assembled hydraulic cherry-pickers, developed non-profit co-op housing, represented Canada at U.N. meetings on urban sustainability and assisted with many small business start-ups.
Tunde Nemeth has been working with us since 2001. She has a Masters Degree from Carleton University, and is a registered trademark agent. She was foolish enough to marry Jack in 1999, but doesn’t regret it (most days).
Tim Baker joined us in 2006. He’s a lawyer and a registered trademark agent. Other than having an irrational obsession with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, he’s a pretty normal guy.
We began the law firm in 2010, but before that we worked together under a different name since 1999.
Why Choose Smuglers?
Peace Of Mind
We take care of everything for you. We handle all the details, including CIPO payments and correspondence. We relay everything to you with our recommendations.
Save Your Time and Energy
Spend your time on building your business, not learning about trademarks. Our emails are clear and concise, with summaries of what action you need to take.
Fair Prices
The price is fair. We’re in the low end of the range because of our reduced overhead and our specialization in trademarks.
The Meter Isn’t Ticking
We’ll quote you a fixed fee for each part of the process.
Experience
Jack Smugler has been a lawyer for 30 years, and has been specializing in trademarks for 12 years. Tunde Nemeth has over 10 years experience with trademarks and Tim Baker has five years. Together, we’ve registered hundreds of trademarks in Canada and the U.S. over the last 10 years.
Great Service
We get to know you and your business so we can give you the best advice. You’ll hear back from us in internet time, not lawyer time.
Discounts
If you’re doing more than one trademark, you will get a discount. We can tell you how much after we do a preliminary review of the marks.
We Do U.S. Trademark Registrations
We are registered and insured to do U.S. trademark registrations for Canadians. You’ll only be dealing with one contact for both marks and our fees are in Canadian dollars. We specialize in coordinating Canadian and U.S. applications to maximize the benefit while minimizing your costs.
Insurance
As a law firm, we carry Errors & Omissions insurance coverage from LawPro. We also carry additional insurance for our trademark practice through IPIC, the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, to cover all of our trademark work in Canada and the U.S..
Check Our Credentials
All three of us are registered trademark agents. You can find us listed on the Canadian government CIPO website under the firm name, Smuglers LLP, and our individual names, Jack Smugler, Tunde Nemeth and Tim Baker. Tim and Jack are also lawyers listed with the Law Society of Upper Canada.