Is it a trademark in Canada?
“HELLO KITTY”
Yes. 3 live marks on the Canadian register are named HELLO KITTY: 3 registered and 0 still in progress.
Held by SANRIO COMPANY, LTD. (2) and SANRIO COMPANY LIMITED (1).
What these marks cover
Nice classes the marks with this name are filed in, and how many marks in each.
- 3Cosmetics and cleaning2
- 8Hand tools2
- 14Jewellery and watches2
- 16Paper and printed matter2
- 18Leather goods and bags2
- 21Housewares2
- 24Textiles2
- 25Clothing and footwear2
- 28Toys, games and sporting goods2
- 30Coffee, baked goods and staples2
- 4Oils and fuels1
- 5Pharmaceuticals1
- 9Electronics and software1
- 10Medical devices1
- 11Lighting, heating and plumbing1
- 12Vehicles1
- 20Furniture1
- 22Ropes, tents and sacks1
- 23Yarns and threads1
- 26Sewing notions and hair accessories1
- 27Carpets and floor coverings1
- 29Meat, dairy and prepared foods1
- 32Beer and soft drinks1
- 33Wine and spirits1
- 34Tobacco and smokers’ articles1
- 35Advertising and business1
- 41Education and entertainment1
- 42Science and technology1
- 43Restaurants and lodging1
- 44Medical, beauty and farming services1
Marks named HELLO KITTY
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELLO KITTY 1942918 · TMA1273402 · design | SANRIO COMPANY, LTD. | 3 Cosmetics4 Oils5 Pharmaceuticals+27 | Registered | 2024 |
| HELLO KITTY 0569188 · TMA335052 | SANRIO COMPANY LIMITED | 28 Toys30 Coffee | Registered | 1987 |
| HELLO KITTY 0466585 · TMA265515 | SANRIO COMPANY, LTD. | 3 Cosmetics8 Hand14 Jewellery+5 | Registered | 1981 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEEL-KIT 1393189 · TMA783392 | BIOLOGISCHE HEILMITTEL HEEL GMBH | 5 Pharmaceuticals9 Electronics16 Paper+3 | Registered | 2010 |
Marks containing HELLO KITTY
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS 2370320 | Owner not listed | 3 Cosmetics4 Oils5 Pharmaceuticals+19 | Pending | 2024 |
Spelled close
A letter or two away.
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELLO CITY 1493425 · TMA832998 | Electronic Arts Inc. | 9 Electronics38 Telecommunications41 Education | Registered | 2012 |
| HELLO PRETTY 1674624 · TMA919864 | Pure Romance, LLC | 3 Cosmetics5 Pharmaceuticals | Registered | 2015 |
Shares the word “kitty”
The least common word in the name, on its own or inside other marks.
Search CIPO's Canadian Trademarks Database for anything filed after January 22, 2025.
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