Is it a trademark in Canada?
“IFC”
Yes. 10 live marks on the Canadian register are named IFC: 8 registered and 2 still in progress.
Held by IFC TV LLC (2), INFORMCO INC. (2), International Firestop Council, Inc. (1), DECAST Ltd. (1), TACO, INC. (1) and INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC. (1), and 2 other owners.
What these marks cover
Nice classes the marks with this name are filed in, and how many marks in each.
- 16Paper and printed matter5
- 35Advertising and business4
- 38Telecommunications4
- 41Education and entertainment4
- 6Metal goods3
- 7Machines3
- 19Building materials3
- 42Science and technology3
- 1Chemicals2
- 2Paints2
- 3Cosmetics and cleaning2
- 4Oils and fuels2
- 5Pharmaceuticals2
- 8Hand tools2
- 9Electronics and software2
- 10Medical devices2
- 11Lighting, heating and plumbing2
- 12Vehicles2
- 13Firearms and fireworks2
- 14Jewellery and watches2
- 15Musical instruments2
- 17Rubber and plastics2
- 18Leather goods and bags2
- 20Furniture2
- 21Housewares2
- 22Ropes, tents and sacks2
- 23Yarns and threads2
- 24Textiles2
- 25Clothing and footwear2
- 26Sewing notions and hair accessories2
- 27Carpets and floor coverings2
- 28Toys, games and sporting goods2
- 29Meat, dairy and prepared foods2
- 30Coffee, baked goods and staples2
- 31Fresh produce and plants2
- 32Beer and soft drinks2
- 33Wine and spirits2
- 34Tobacco and smokers’ articles2
- 36Finance, insurance and real estate2
- 37Construction and repair2
- 39Transport and travel2
- 40Treatment of materials2
- 43Restaurants and lodging2
- 44Medical, beauty and farming services2
- 45Legal, security and personal services2
Marks named IFC
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFC 2069793 · TMA1140585 · design | International Firestop Council, Inc. | 35 Advertising | Registered | 2022 |
| IFC 1795481 · TMA1021446 | DECAST Ltd. | 6 Metal19 Building | Registered | 2019 |
| IFC 1229690 · TMA727571 | TACO, INC. | 7 Machines | Registered | 2008 |
| IFC 1207898 · TMA733271 · design | IFC TV LLC | 38 Telecommunications41 Education | Registered | 2009 |
| IFC 0869978 · TMA621200 | IFC TV LLC | 35 Advertising38 Telecommunications41 Education | Registered | 2004 |
| IFC 0804529 · TMA538489 | INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC. | 16 Paper42 Science | Registered | 2000 |
| IFC 0277001 · TMA134622 · design | INFORMCO INC. | 16 Paper | Registered | 1964 |
| IFC 0277000 · TMA134621 · design | INFORMCO INC. | 16 Paper | Registered | 1964 |
| IFC 0971809 | INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT / BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR LA RÉCONSTRUCTION ET LE DÉVELOPPMENT | 1 Chemicals2 Paints3 Cosmetics+42 | Pending | 1997 |
| IFC 0912760 | INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION | 1 Chemicals2 Paints3 Cosmetics+42 | Pending | 2001 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
Marks containing IFC
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.