Is it a trademark in Canada?
“NLC”
Yes. 3 live marks on the Canadian register are named NLC: 2 registered and 1 still in progress.
Held by NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE (1), an individual (1) and The Board of Governors of Northern Lakes College (1).
What these marks cover
Nice classes the marks with this name are filed in, and how many marks in each.
- 3Cosmetics and cleaning2
- 5Pharmaceuticals2
- 8Hand tools2
- 9Electronics and software2
- 14Jewellery and watches2
- 16Paper and printed matter2
- 18Leather goods and bags2
- 21Housewares2
- 24Textiles2
- 25Clothing and footwear2
- 26Sewing notions and hair accessories2
- 28Toys, games and sporting goods2
- 35Advertising and business2
- 41Education and entertainment2
- 1Chemicals1
- 2Paints1
- 4Oils and fuels1
- 6Metal goods1
- 7Machines1
- 10Medical devices1
- 11Lighting, heating and plumbing1
- 12Vehicles1
- 13Firearms and fireworks1
- 15Musical instruments1
- 17Rubber and plastics1
- 19Building materials1
- 20Furniture1
- 22Ropes, tents and sacks1
- 23Yarns and threads1
- 27Carpets and floor coverings1
- 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
- 38Telecommunications1
- 39Transport and travel1
- 40Treatment of materials1
- 42Science and technology1
- 43Restaurants and lodging1
- 44Medical, beauty and farming services1
- 45Legal, security and personal services1
Marks named NLC
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLC 1338312 · TMA716832 | NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE | 3 Cosmetics8 Hand9 Electronics+10 | Registered | 2008 |
| NLC 1038824 · TMA559679 · design | an individual | 5 Pharmaceuticals | Registered | 2002 |
| NLC 0918941 | The Board of Governors of Northern Lakes College | 1 Chemicals2 Paints3 Cosmetics+42 | Pending | 2009 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
Marks containing NLC
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIGHTINGALE NLC 1955164 · TMA1203456 | NIGHTINGALE CORP. a legal entity | 20 Furniture | Registered | 2023 |
| NLC LIVE Online 0924055 | The Board of Governors of Northern Lakes College | 1 Chemicals2 Paints3 Cosmetics+42 | Pending | 2016 |
| BEER EXPO NLC PREMIUM TASTING EVENT 2013 1630031 · TMA894896 · design | Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation | 35 Advertising41 Education | 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.