Is it a trademark in Canada?
“INSTANCE”
Yes. 2 live marks on the Canadian register are named INSTANCE: 2 registered and 0 still in progress.
Held by KOHLER CO. (1) and Stance, Inc. (1).
What these marks cover
Nice classes the marks with this name are filed in, and how many marks in each.
Marks named INSTANCE
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTANCE 2022629 · TMA1265030 | KOHLER CO. | 9 Electronics11 Lighting20 Furniture | Registered | 2024 |
| INSTANCE 1538026 · TMA860557 | Stance, Inc. | 25 Clothing | Registered | 2013 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
Marks containing INSTANCE
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTANCE FUSION 1666844 · TMA930505 | Stance, Inc. | 25 Clothing | Registered | 2016 |
| an instance of this 1673593 · TMA905339 | an individual | 25 Clothing35 Advertising42 Science | Registered | 2015 |
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.