Is it a trademark in Canada?
“HBC”
Yes. 7 live marks on the Canadian register are named HBC: 7 registered and 0 still in progress.
Held by The Bay Limited Partnership (6) and Brendel Holding GmbH & Co. KG (1).
What these marks cover
Nice classes the marks with this name are filed in, and how many marks in each.
- 35Advertising and business6
- 25Clothing and footwear5
- 41Education and entertainment5
- 16Paper and printed matter4
- 14Jewellery and watches3
- 18Leather goods and bags3
- 24Textiles3
- 43Restaurants and lodging3
- 28Toys, games and sporting goods2
- 30Coffee, baked goods and staples2
- 32Beer and soft drinks2
- 33Wine and spirits2
- 36Finance, insurance and real estate2
- 37Construction and repair2
- 38Telecommunications2
- 8Hand tools1
- 9Electronics and software1
- 21Housewares1
- 29Meat, dairy and prepared foods1
- 42Science and technology1
- 44Medical, beauty and farming services1
- 45Legal, security and personal services1
Marks named HBC
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HBC 1917191 · TMA1222665 | Brendel Holding GmbH & Co. KG | 9 Electronics37 Construction41 Education+1 | Registered | 2024 |
| HBC 1294597 · TMA705573 · design | The Bay Limited Partnership | 14 Jewellery18 Leather24 Textiles+4 | Registered | 2008 |
| HBC 1294596 · TMA705572 · design | The Bay Limited Partnership | 14 Jewellery18 Leather24 Textiles+5 | Registered | 2008 |
| HBC 1234694 · TMA667354 · design | The Bay Limited Partnership | 16 Paper25 Clothing35 Advertising+5 | Registered | 2006 |
| HBC 1160905 · TMA667557 · design | The Bay Limited Partnership | 8 Hand14 Jewellery16 Paper+9 | Registered | 2006 |
| HBC 1160904 · TMA700883 · design | The Bay Limited Partnership | 16 Paper35 Advertising38 Telecommunications+1 | Registered | 2007 |
| HBC 1087392 · TMA606933 | The Bay Limited Partnership | 16 Paper25 Clothing28 Toys+7 | Registered | 2004 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
Marks containing HBC
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.