A NUANS Report checks whether a proposed business name or trademark is available and not already in use. It helps:

• Confirm that your chosen name is unique before registering a business or applying for a trademark.
• Avoid potential legal issues by identifying similar or identical names.
• Meet Canadian requirements for corporate name registration or trademark applications.
• The report also provides a list of similar names, helping you assess whether your chosen name is safe to proceed with.

We provide all types of NUANS reports tailored to specific jurisdictions (Province/Territory/Federal).

1. Provincial/Territorial Reservation Reports
   • Includes: Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Prince Edward Island.
   • These reports are used to reserve business names within specific provinces or territories, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
2. Federal Reservation Report
   • For registering a corporation at the federal level in Canada. This report checks name availability across all provinces and territories.
3. Trademark Reports
   • Trademark Regular Report : Searches for similar names and trademarks to confirm the uniqueness of your proposed mark.
   • Trademark Detailed Report (80 citations) : A more comprehensive version, providing up to 80 citations of similar names or trademarks for deeper analysis.

Our Instant NUANS service delivers the specific report you select. After completing payment, the report will be sent immediately to the email address provided in the form. Note that the report will be sent to the email entered in the form, not the billing email.

A distinctive term makes your business name unique and sets it apart from competitors offering similar goods or services. It’s the most critical part of your name. A descriptive term, on the other hand, clarifies what your business does.
Examples:

• Proposed Name: STACEY'S FLOWERS BOUTIQUE
  Distinctive Term: STACEY'S
  Descriptive Term: FLOWERS BOUTIQUE
• Proposed Name: FAST STOP CONVENIENCE STORE
  Distinctive Term: FAST STOP
  Descriptive Term: CONVENIENCE STORE

CLICK HERE to access our Name Pre-Approval product.

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