Is it a trademark in Canada?
“IAO”
Yes. 4 live marks on the Canadian register are named IAO: 3 registered and 1 still in progress.
Held by Aon Canada Inc. (3) and an owner not shown (1).
What these marks cover
Nice classes the marks with this name are filed in, and how many marks in each.
- 42Science and technology4
- 35Advertising and business3
- 36Finance, insurance and real estate3
- 38Telecommunications3
- 41Education and entertainment3
- 1Chemicals1
- 2Paints1
- 3Cosmetics and cleaning1
- 4Oils and fuels1
- 5Pharmaceuticals1
- 6Metal goods1
- 7Machines1
- 8Hand tools1
- 9Electronics and software1
- 10Medical devices1
- 11Lighting, heating and plumbing1
- 12Vehicles1
- 13Firearms and fireworks1
- 14Jewellery and watches1
- 15Musical instruments1
- 16Paper and printed matter1
- 17Rubber and plastics1
- 18Leather goods and bags1
- 19Building materials1
- 20Furniture1
- 21Housewares1
- 22Ropes, tents and sacks1
- 23Yarns and threads1
- 24Textiles1
- 25Clothing and footwear1
- 26Sewing notions and hair accessories1
- 27Carpets and floor coverings1
- 28Toys, games and sporting goods1
- 29Meat, dairy and prepared foods1
- 30Coffee, baked goods and staples1
- 31Fresh produce and plants1
- 32Beer and soft drinks1
- 33Wine and spirits1
- 34Tobacco and smokers’ articles1
- 37Construction and repair1
- 39Transport and travel1
- 40Treatment of materials1
- 43Restaurants and lodging1
- 44Medical, beauty and farming services1
- 45Legal, security and personal services1
Marks named IAO
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAO 1101596 · TMA583384 · design | Aon Canada Inc. | 35 Advertising36 Finance38 Telecommunications+2 | Registered | 2003 |
| IAO 1101595 · TMA583504 · design | Aon Canada Inc. | 35 Advertising36 Finance38 Telecommunications+2 | Registered | 2003 |
| IAO 0679911 · TMA399201 | Aon Canada Inc. | 42 Science | Registered | 1992 |
| IAO 0972253 · design | Owner not shown | 1 Chemicals2 Paints3 Cosmetics+42 | Pending | 2007 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
Marks containing IAO
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAO ACCURATE 1094169 · TMA677784 | Aon Canada Inc. | 35 Advertising39 Transport | Registered | 2006 |
| Initial Artist Offering (IAO) 2178379 | an individual | 42 Science | Pending | 2022 |
| IAO ACTUARIAL CONSULTING SERVICES 0794043 · TMA483615 | Aon Canada Inc. | 35 Advertising36 Finance | Registered | 1997 |
Spelled close
A letter or two away.
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAOS 2335952 · design | NUTRASOURCE PHARMACEUTICAL AND NUTRACEUTICAL SERVICES INC. | 5 Pharmaceuticals | Pending | 2024 |
| IAOS 2335951 | Owner not listed | 5 Pharmaceuticals | Pending | 2024 |
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.