Is the use of the Fee Payment Form mandatory?
If you are sending a payment by mail, facsimile or hand-delivery, CIPO strongly recommends the use of the Fee Payment Form. Using the form will improve the security of your financial information, as information submitted in the form will not be included in the file relating to an application and will not be made available for public inspection. The form will also reduce both mail-handling delays and the number of misapplied payments. For faster processing, you may continue to pay certain fees online using CIPO’s electronic filing systems, as these systems also ensure the security of your financial information.
