Is it a trademark in Canada?
“INSTEAD”
Yes. 2 live marks on the Canadian register are named INSTEAD: 1 registered and 1 still in progress.
Held by Evofem, Inc. (1) and an owner not on record (1).
What these marks cover
Nice classes the marks with this name are filed in, and how many marks in each.
Marks named INSTEAD
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTEAD 0814620 · TMA479118 | Evofem, Inc. | 5 Pharmaceuticals | Registered | 1997 |
| INSTEAD 2273749 | Owner not listed | 32 Beer33 Wine | Pending | 2023 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
Marks containing INSTEAD
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.