Is it a trademark in Canada?
“PBA”
Yes. 4 live marks on the Canadian register are named PBA: 4 registered and 0 still in progress.
Held by Professional Business Accountants' Society of Canada (2), an individual (1) and Bowlero Sports and Entertainment Holdings, LLC (1).
What these marks cover
Nice classes the marks with this name are filed in, and how many marks in each.
- 9Electronics and software3
- 16Paper and printed matter3
- 35Advertising and business3
- 36Finance, insurance and real estate3
- 41Education and entertainment3
- 42Science and technology3
- 45Legal, security and personal services2
- 6Metal goods1
- 11Lighting, heating and plumbing1
- 14Jewellery and watches1
- 18Leather goods and bags1
- 19Building materials1
- 21Housewares1
- 24Textiles1
- 25Clothing and footwear1
- 28Toys, games and sporting goods1
Marks named PBA
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBA 2080539 · TMA1182539 · design | an individual | 6 Metal11 Lighting19 Building | Registered | 2023 |
| PBA 1748890 · TMA975892 · design | Professional Business Accountants' Society of Canada | 9 Electronics16 Paper35 Advertising+4 | Registered | 2017 |
| PBA 1677032 · TMA912578 | Professional Business Accountants' Society of Canada | 9 Electronics16 Paper35 Advertising+4 | Registered | 2015 |
| PBA 1259222 · TMA816033 | Bowlero Sports and Entertainment Holdings, LLC | 9 Electronics14 Jewellery16 Paper+9 | Registered | 2012 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
Marks containing PBA
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMI-PBA 1659870 · TMA959597 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, INC. | 35 Advertising | Registered | 2017 |
| PMI PROFESSIONAL IN BUSINESS ANALYSIS (PMI-PBA) 1659869 · TMA959603 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, INC. | 35 Advertising | Registered | 2017 |
| PBA EST 1958 PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOCIATION 1303831 · TMA816030 · design | Bowlero Sports and Entertainment Holdings, LLC | 25 Clothing35 Advertising41 Education | Registered | 2012 |
Spelled close
A letter or two away.
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBAS 2298338 | TechConnect Corp | 42 Science | Pending | 2023 |
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.