Is it a trademark in Canada?
“IBU”
Yes. 4 live marks on the Canadian register are named IBU: 1 registered and 3 still in progress.
Held by International Business University Inc. (3) and Association des Microbrasseries du Québec (1).
What these marks cover
Nice classes the marks with this name are filed in, and how many marks in each.
- 41Education and entertainment4
- 16Paper and printed matter3
- 25Clothing and footwear3
- 35Advertising and business3
- 36Finance, insurance and real estate3
- 9Electronics and software2
- 42Science and technology2
- 1Chemicals1
- 2Paints1
- 3Cosmetics and cleaning1
- 4Oils and fuels1
- 5Pharmaceuticals1
- 6Metal goods1
- 7Machines1
- 8Hand tools1
- 10Medical devices1
- 11Lighting, heating and plumbing1
- 12Vehicles1
- 13Firearms and fireworks1
- 14Jewellery and watches1
- 15Musical instruments1
- 17Rubber and plastics1
- 18Leather goods and bags1
- 19Building materials1
- 20Furniture1
- 21Housewares1
- 22Ropes, tents and sacks1
- 23Yarns and threads1
- 24Textiles1
- 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
- 38Telecommunications1
- 39Transport and travel1
- 40Treatment of materials1
- 43Restaurants and lodging1
- 44Medical, beauty and farming services1
- 45Legal, security and personal services1
Marks named IBU
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBU 1784092 · TMA981283 · design | Association des Microbrasseries du Québec | 41 Education | Registered | 2017 |
| IBU 2325542 | International Business University Inc. | 9 Electronics16 Paper25 Clothing+4 | Pending | 2024 |
| IBU 2114965 | International Business University Inc. | 16 Paper25 Clothing35 Advertising+2 | Pending | 2021 |
| IBU 0927030 | International Business University Inc. | 1 Chemicals2 Paints3 Cosmetics+42 | Pending | 2022 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
Marks containing IBU
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBU ONLINE PLUS 0927029 | International Business University Inc. | 1 Chemicals2 Paints3 Cosmetics+42 | Pending | 2022 |
| IBU ONLINE PLUS LIVE 0927052 | International Business University Inc. | 1 Chemicals2 Paints3 Cosmetics+42 | Pending | 2022 |
Spelled close
A letter or two away.
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iBUS 0920374 | CITY OF WINNIPEG | 1 Chemicals2 Paints3 Cosmetics+42 | Pending | 2010 |
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.