Is it a trademark in Canada?
“GRINCH”
Yes. 3 live marks on the Canadian register are named GRINCH: 2 registered and 1 still in progress.
Held by an individual (2) and DR. SEUSS ENTERPRISES, L.P. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (1).
What these marks cover
Nice classes the marks with this name are filed in, and how many marks in each.
- 16Paper and printed matter2
- 25Clothing and footwear2
- 28Toys, games and sporting goods2
- 41Education and entertainment2
- 9Electronics and software1
- 11Lighting, heating and plumbing1
- 14Jewellery and watches1
- 18Leather goods and bags1
- 19Building materials1
- 20Furniture1
- 21Housewares1
- 22Ropes, tents and sacks1
- 24Textiles1
- 27Carpets and floor coverings1
- 42Science and technology1
- 43Restaurants and lodging1
Marks named GRINCH
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRINCH 1626855 · TMA895665 | an individual | 11 Lighting14 Jewellery16 Paper+4 | Registered | 2015 |
| GRINCH 0729261 · TMA509419 | DR. SEUSS ENTERPRISES, L.P. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 25 Clothing28 Toys | Registered | 1999 |
| GRINCH 2144871 | an individual | 9 Electronics16 Paper19 Building+8 | Pending | 2021 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
Marks containing GRINCH
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRINCH 2112847 · TMA1182801 | an individual | 30 Coffee | Registered | 2023 |
| THE GRINCH 1147611 · TMA638448 | an individual | 9 Electronics16 Paper21 Housewares+2 | Registered | 2005 |
| THE GRINCH DR. SEUSS 2112848 · TMA1182802 · design | an individual | 30 Coffee | Registered | 2023 |
| THE GRINCH DR. SEUSS 2166967 · design | an individual | 9 Electronics16 Paper20 Furniture+7 | Pending | 2021 |
| HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!! 2112846 · TMA1180669 | an individual | 30 Coffee | Registered | 2023 |
| HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS 2144872 | an individual | 9 Electronics16 Paper19 Building+8 | Pending | 2021 |
| DR SEUSS HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!! 1147610 · TMA638407 · design | an individual | 9 Electronics16 Paper21 Housewares+2 | Registered | 2005 |
| DR. SEUSS HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS 1147609 · TMA638204 | an individual | 9 Electronics16 Paper21 Housewares+2 | Registered | 2005 |
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.