Is it a trademark in Canada?
“SONY”
Yes. 10 live marks on the Canadian register are named SONY: 8 registered and 2 still in progress.
Held by Sony Group Corporation (8), SONY CORPORATION (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.
- 9Electronics and software9
- 16Paper and printed matter3
- 24Textiles3
- 25Clothing and footwear3
- 28Toys, games and sporting goods3
- 6Metal goods2
- 10Medical devices2
- 14Jewellery and watches2
- 15Musical instruments2
- 18Leather goods and bags2
- 21Housewares2
- 26Sewing notions and hair accessories2
- 35Advertising and business2
- 41Education and entertainment2
- 42Science and technology2
- 1Chemicals1
- 2Paints1
- 3Cosmetics and cleaning1
- 4Oils and fuels1
- 5Pharmaceuticals1
- 7Machines1
- 8Hand tools1
- 11Lighting, heating and plumbing1
- 12Vehicles1
- 13Firearms and fireworks1
- 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
- 43Restaurants and lodging1
- 44Medical, beauty and farming services1
- 45Legal, security and personal services1
Marks named SONY
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONY 0603707 · TMA368376 · design | Sony Group Corporation | 9 Electronics | Registered | 1990 |
| SONY 0561624 · TMA332188 | Sony Group Corporation | 9 Electronics | Registered | 1987 |
| SONY 0492679 · TMA283411 | Sony Group Corporation | 9 Electronics28 Toys | Registered | 1983 |
| SONY 0463365 · TMA280577 | Sony Group Corporation | 9 Electronics16 Paper | Registered | 1983 |
| SONY 0324296 · TMA180590 | Sony Group Corporation | 6 Metal9 Electronics14 Jewellery+8 | Registered | 1972 |
| SONY 0319426 · TMA206109 · design | Sony Group Corporation | 24 Textiles25 Clothing | Registered | 1975 |
| SONY 0260766 · TMA123574 | Sony Group Corporation | 9 Electronics10 Medical | Registered | 1961 |
| SONY 0237792 · TMA109067 · design | SONY CORPORATION | 9 Electronics | Registered | 1958 |
| SONY 2283708 · design | Owner not listed | 9 Electronics35 Advertising41 Education+1 | Pending | 2023 |
| SONY 1946887 · design | Sony Group Corporation | 1 Chemicals2 Paints3 Cosmetics+42 | Pending | 2019 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
Marks containing SONY
Spelled close
A letter or two away.
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONSY 2076985 | Owner not shown | 9 Electronics28 Toys | Pending | 2021 |
| SONG 2222746 · TMA1240406 | BYD COMPANY LIMITED | 12 Vehicles | Registered | 2024 |
| SONR 1330075 · TMA854848 · design | an individual | 9 Electronics10 Medical | Registered | 2013 |
| SONG 0884964 · TMA534627 · design | YM Inc. (Sales) | 3 Cosmetics9 Electronics14 Jewellery+3 | Registered | 2000 |
| SONG 2279467 · design | Owner not listed | 34 Tobacco | 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.