Is it a trademark in Canada?
“DIF”
Yes. 3 live marks on the Canadian register are named DIF: 1 registered and 2 still in progress.
Held by 12386682 Canada Inc. (2) and an individual (1).
What these marks cover
Nice classes the marks with this name are filed in, and how many marks in each.
- 6Metal goods2
- 9Electronics and software2
- 17Rubber and plastics2
- 19Building materials2
- 20Furniture2
- 22Ropes, tents and sacks2
- 24Textiles2
- 26Sewing notions and hair accessories2
- 35Advertising and business2
- 39Transport and travel2
- 40Treatment of materials2
- 42Science and technology2
- 36Finance, insurance and real estate1
Marks named DIF
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIF 1729154 · TMA951525 | an individual | 36 Finance | Registered | 2016 |
| DIF 2079556 | 12386682 Canada Inc. | 6 Metal9 Electronics17 Rubber+9 | Pending | 2021 |
| DIF 2079555 · design | 12386682 Canada Inc. | 6 Metal9 Electronics17 Rubber+9 | Pending | 2021 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIFU 2243816 · TMA1261841 | an individual | 2 Paints | Registered | 2024 |
| DIFI 2197830 · TMA1272642 | an individual | 9 Electronics18 Leather25 Clothing+1 | Registered | 2024 |
| DIFF 1929855 · TMA1143249 · design | Ben Crudo Consulting Inc. | 35 Advertising42 Science | Registered | 2022 |
| DIFF 1798692 · TMA1017297 · design | Ben Crudo Consulting Inc. | 42 Science | Registered | 2019 |
| DIFF 1772566 · TMA963522 | Ben Crudo Consulting Inc. | 42 Science | Registered | 2017 |
| DAF 2181426 · TMA1191182 | an individual | 30 Coffee35 Advertising43 Restaurants | Registered | 2023 |
| DF 2158172 · TMA1271867 · design | DD Karma LLC | 3 Cosmetics8 Hand | Registered | 2024 |
| DIP 2028767 · TMA1134972 | an individual | 3 Cosmetics | Registered | 2022 |
| DIB 1877796 · TMA1120021 | an individual | 14 Jewellery16 Paper18 Leather+7 | Registered | 2022 |
| DFF 1842918 · TMA1015827 | Dance Power Enterprises, Inc. | 25 Clothing41 Education | Registered | 2019 |
| DFF 1832664 · TMA1016580 | Owner not shown | 35 Advertising39 Transport40 Treatment | Registered | 2019 |
| DWF 1831994 · TMA1004024 | Dolden Wallace Folick LLP | 9 Electronics16 Paper45 Legal | Registered | 2018 |
| DIP 1827143 · TMA1009543 · design | Zipline Innovations, LLC | 34 Tobacco | Registered | 2018 |
| DF 1807418 · TMA1057628 · design | Create Now Leadership Development Inc. | 6 Metal9 Electronics14 Jewellery+8 | Registered | 2019 |
| DF 1761545 · TMA968858 · design | JewelCo | 14 Jewellery37 Construction40 Treatment | Registered | 2017 |
| DF 1749663 · TMA958315 · design | an individual | 23 Yarns | Registered | 2016 |
| DIP 1743408 · TMA957203 · design | DIP 'N DIP INC. | 3 Cosmetics9 Electronics11 Lighting+9 | Registered | 2016 |
| DF 1735176 · TMA1024697 · design | Environ Skin Care (Proprietary) Limited | 3 Cosmetics5 Pharmaceuticals9 Electronics+1 | Registered | 2019 |
| DIP 1635909 · TMA1040464 | an individual | 10 Medical | Registered | 2019 |
| DF 1621890 · TMA880368 · design | CADLINK TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | 9 Electronics | Registered | 2014 |
| DDF 1594555 · TMA863794 | THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION | 35 Advertising36 Finance | Registered | 2013 |
| DVF 1587874 · TMA891241 | DVF Studio, LLC (a Delaware Limited Liability Company) | 3 Cosmetics9 Electronics18 Leather+2 | Registered | 2014 |
| DTF 1561255 · TMA869841 | EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC. | 35 Advertising36 Finance42 Science+1 | Registered | 2014 |
| DAF 1240456 · TMA663873 · design | an individual | 7 Machines8 Hand9 Electronics+1 | Registered | 2006 |
| DF 1161874 · TMA647411 | Cameron Solutions Inc. | 7 Machines | Registered | 2005 |
Marks containing DIF
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVC DIF 2360361 · design | CVC Capital Partners Group Services Limited | 35 Advertising36 Finance | Pending | 2024 |
| DIF PROMOS 1477692 · TMA848395 | Myron Corp. | 35 Advertising | Registered | 2013 |
| THE BIG DIF 1522632 · TMA829328 | an individual | 35 Advertising38 Telecommunications41 Education | Registered | 2012 |
Spelled close
A letter or two away.
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIFT 2357659 | RESPUP | 35 Advertising41 Education42 Science | Pending | 2024 |
Search CIPO's Canadian Trademarks Database for anything filed after January 22, 2025.
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