Is it a trademark in Canada?
“GPL”
Yes. 2 live marks on the Canadian register are named GPL: 1 registered and 1 still in progress.
Held by UNICO INC. (1) and an owner not on record (1).
What these marks cover
Nice classes the marks with this name are filed in, and how many marks in each.
Marks named GPL
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPL 1311437 · TMA752941 | UNICO INC. | 7 Machines9 Electronics | Registered | 2009 |
| GPL 2246499 | Owner not listed | 31 Fresh35 Advertising39 Transport | Pending | 2023 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
Marks containing GPL
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPL PLG G PL 2069788 · TMA1141962 · design | GARMONIA, Ltd. | 3 Cosmetics5 Pharmaceuticals | Registered | 2022 |
Search CIPO's Canadian Trademarks Database for anything filed after January 22, 2025.
This shows what is on the Canadian trademark register and what looks or sounds similar. It is not legal advice and not a clearance search: it cannot say whether a name is safe to use or would conflict with another mark. A trademark agent can.
Register as of January 22, 2025: CIPO's latest public data release (Open Government Licence – Canada). Marks filed or changed since then are not here yet. Check the current record on CIPO's own database before relying on it.