Is it a trademark in Canada?
“MASTERFILE”
Yes. 3 live marks on the Canadian register are named MASTERFILE: 2 registered and 1 still in progress.
Held by an individual (1), MASTERFILE CORPORATION (1) and THE CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION/ASSOCIATION MÉDICAL CANADIENNE ("CMA") (1).
What these marks cover
Nice classes the marks with this name are filed in, and how many marks in each.
- 9Electronics and software3
- 42Science and technology3
- 16Paper and printed matter2
- 19Building materials2
- 20Furniture2
- 21Housewares2
- 35Advertising and business2
- 38Telecommunications2
- 39Transport and travel2
- 40Treatment of materials2
- 41Education and entertainment2
- 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
- 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
- 36Finance, insurance and real estate1
- 37Construction and repair1
- 43Restaurants and lodging1
- 44Medical, beauty and farming services1
- 45Legal, security and personal services1
Marks named MASTERFILE
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASTERFILE 1299558 · TMA815130 · design | an individual | 9 Electronics39 Transport40 Treatment+1 | Registered | 2012 |
| MASTERFILE 0470348 · TMA268851 | MASTERFILE CORPORATION | 9 Electronics16 Paper19 Building+6 | Registered | 1982 |
| MASTERFILE 0909319 | THE CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION/ASSOCIATION MÉDICAL CANADIENNE ("CMA") | 1 Chemicals2 Paints3 Cosmetics+42 | Pending | 1997 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
Marks containing MASTERFILE
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEDOL MASTERFILE 1203029 · TMA694116 | London Stock Exchange plc | 9 Electronics16 Paper35 Advertising+3 | Registered | 2007 |
Spelled close
A letter or two away.
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASTER FILL 1718456 · TMA934622 | an individual | 3 Cosmetics | Registered | 2016 |
| MASTER FIXER 1823615 · TMA1049094 | Owner not shown | 3 Cosmetics | Registered | 2019 |
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.