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. We’ve been doing so for over 13 years.
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.
Why Choose Smuglers?
Bragging Rights: The name of our firm is really Smuglers. That’s because the name of principal is Jack Smugler. There are lots of other fancy and expensive firms that have old established names, but how many people can claim to have hired a legal firm called Smuglers? Just think of it – you’re at a party and someone asks you who your trademark lawyer is. You get to say – SMUGLERS. Now really, isn’t that worth some bragging rights?
Peace Of Mind: We will take care of everything for you. Period.
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 to mid range for experience trademark lawyers.
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 since 1981. He is a font of law and practical experience. Jack has been mentoring Tim on trademarks and life since 2005. Tim is also a trademark lawyer. Tunde Nemeth is a registered trademark agent, and has been working with Jack since 2001. Together, we’ve registered over 400 trademarks in Canada and the U.S. since 2001.
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.