Is it a trademark in Canada?
“YMCA”
Yes. 3 live marks on the Canadian register are named YMCA: 1 registered and 2 still in progress.
Held by an individual (2) and THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS OF CANADA, SOMETIMES DOING ON BUSINESS AS YMCA CANADA (1).
What these marks cover
Nice classes the marks with this name are filed in, and how many marks in each.
- 16Paper and printed matter3
- 21Housewares3
- 25Clothing and footwear3
- 35Advertising and business3
- 36Finance, insurance and real estate3
- 41Education and entertainment3
- 9Electronics and software2
- 18Leather goods and bags2
- 43Restaurants and lodging2
- 44Medical, beauty and farming services2
- 45Legal, security and personal services2
- 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
- 19Building materials1
- 20Furniture1
- 22Ropes, tents and sacks1
- 23Yarns and threads1
- 24Textiles1
- 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
- 37Construction and repair1
- 38Telecommunications1
- 39Transport and travel1
- 40Treatment of materials1
- 42Science and technology1
Marks named YMCA
| Mark | Owner | Classes | Standing | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA 1015886 · TMA536416 | an individual | 16 Paper21 Housewares25 Clothing+3 | Registered | 2000 |
| YMCA 1970025 | an individual | 9 Electronics16 Paper18 Leather+8 | Pending | 2019 |
| YMCA 0908730 | THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS OF CANADA, SOMETIMES DOING ON BUSINESS AS YMCA CANADA | 1 Chemicals2 Paints3 Cosmetics+42 | Pending | 1997 |
Sounds the same
Spelled differently, said the same way.
Marks containing YMCA
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.
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