NUANS™

What is NUANS?

Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search is a large sophisticated database maintained by Industry Canada and is used to compare a proposed business or Trademark name with a database of over 8 million records of existing and proposed corporate names, business names and Trademarks.

Nuans™ is a registered trademark and official mark of the Government of Canada, used under sublicence. Centro Legal Works Inc. is providing Nuans Search Reports generated using the Nuans System and is otherwise not associated with the Government of Canada.

 

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  • NUANS Preliminary Search

    A search of a database containing over 8 million records of corporation names, trademarks and business names.
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  • Ontario NUANS Report

    NUANS™ (Newly Updated Automated Name Search) is a sophisticated search engine that searches over 8 million records of corporation names, trademarks ...
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  • NUANS Report – Provincial

    NUANS™ (Newly Updated Automated Name Search) is a sophisticated search engine that searches over 8 million records of corporation names, trademarks ...
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  • NUANS Report – Federal Corporation

    NUANS™ (Newly Updated Automated Name Search) is a sophisticated search engine that searches over 8 million records of corporation names, trademarks ...
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Important, please read!  The NUANS Search Report is provided for informational purposes only and does not guarantee the availability or registrability of any name or trademark. It is a preliminary search tool that highlights potential conflicts based on available public records at the time of the search. However, this search does not cover all databases or sources and may not reflect the most up-to-date information.

The report does not constitute legal advice, and its results should not be considered as definitive or comprehensive. A NUANS search is not a substitute for a full trademark search or legal consultation. Users are strongly advised to consult with a trademark or intellectual property lawyer to obtain a thorough analysis and advice before making any decisions based on the search results.

ReportPriceTotal Price
NUANS Preliminary Search Report$27.95$31.58
Ontario NUANS Reservation Report$49.95$56.44
Ontario NUANS Inquiry Report$49.95$56.44
Provincial NUANS Reservation Reports$49.95$56.44
Federal NUANS Reservation Report$49.95$56.44
Federal Name Approval$30$33.90
Federal NUANS Report with Name Approval$75$84.75

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What is a Nuans™ Name Reservation Report?

The Nuans™ Reservation Report consists of a 7 page PDF document.  The Jurisdiction and a 9-digit reservation number  will be located on the top left directly under the proposed name.  The reservation number along with the name and date of the report are required to complete an incorporation either electronically or manually by paper filing.  The first row of the report will show the proposed name, Province, Reservation number and the date of the report.  The first 3 pages will contain the most similar existing Corporation and Business Names and the following 2 pages will contain similar Trademarks and the last page contains the Terms and Conditions.  Nuans™ reports are valid for 90 calendar days from the date of order.

When is a Nuans Report Required?

- New Ontario Incorporation
- New Federal Incorporation
- Change of corporate name (filing Article of Amendment)
- Amalgamation with one or more corporation(s) under a new name
- Extra-Provincial License Application by a foreign corporation
- Article of Continuance

What is a Preliminary Name Search?

A Preliminary name search is the process of searching the database to see whether there are existing exact, or similar names that may conflict with the proposed name. It is included with each Nuans™ Report order and includes a search of the proposed name and 2 additional variations or alternative names. It can also be ordered independently for research or inquiry purposes. We allow 2 additional variations or alternative names in the event that there is a conflict is found with the initial proposed name. The process helps avoid paying for a Nuans™ report that cannot be used due to conflicting identical or similar names or Trademarks. Our Preliminary search report will display the search results from the database and comments will help identify any potential issues or conflicts found with the name. A Preliminary Name search is strongly recommended prior to ordering the final Nuans™ report.

Our preliminary search process includes breaking down the name by keyword, spelling and phonetics, searching each component individually, to ensure all potentially similar names are found. This ‘fuzzy logic’ search saves you time and money by thoroughly searching for similar names the first time, avoiding costly multiple searches.

What are the elements of a corporate name

A corporate name should consist of 3 elements: a Distinctive element, a Descriptive element and a Legal element.

The distinctive element is the most important and can be a dictionary word or a made-up word in order to create a unique name and distinguish it from others. Unusual names containing made-up words tend to be very distinctive because they are unique.
The descriptive element is a word or words that describe the type or nature of the business.
The legal element is mandatory and identifies the name as a corporation. Legal elements include: Limited, Ltd., Corporation, Corp., Incorporation, Inc.

Corporation Name Distinctive Element Descriptive Element Legal Element</b.
Amore Restaurant Limited Amore Restaurant Limited
Callaway Golf Club Corporation Callaway Golf Clubs Corporation
NetCom Computers Inc. NetCom Computers Inc.
Smith & Johnson Consulting Ltd. Smith & Johnson Consulting Ltd.

Things to consider and what to avoid in a name?

- The name should be distinctive.
- The name should not cause confusion and not have a name of a known: Corporation, Trust, Association, Business Name, or Trademark
- The name should not cause confusion with a governmental or institutional association.
- The name must include a legal element.
- The name must not include unacceptable or prohibited terms.

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