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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
THE HOBBIT
Application 1202678 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 1202678 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | the saul zaentz company |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 2007-10-03 |
| Registered | 2008-05-26 |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. THE HOBBIT is a currently protected Australian trademark. It is enforceable under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) in Australia.
Nice Classification
This trademark covers 2 Nice classes:
Prosecution Timeline
Key events recorded against this trademark at IP Australia, oldest first.
- Published: 2007-10-03
- Received by IP Australia: 2007-10-03
- Filed: 2007-10-03
- Protected: 2007-10-03
- Accepted for registration: 2008-01-07
Applicant
| Name | middleearth enterprises llc |
| ABN | 33082864113 |
| Country | US |
Representative
This trademark is represented by maxwells patent & trade mark attorneys pty ltd, NSW, AU.
About This Trademark
'THE HOBBIT' is a protected trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by the saul zaentz company. The application (1202678) was filed on 3 October 2007 and registered on 26 May 2008.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 32 (beers & non-alcoholic beverages); Class 33 (alcoholic beverages (except beers)).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 1202678 ('THE HOBBIT')?
Australian trademark 1202678 for the mark 'THE HOBBIT' in Class 32, 33 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by the saul zaentz company. This covers one specific Australian trademark record only — the same brand name may be owned by different parties in other classes, other countries, or as separate registrations.
Is Australian trademark 1202678 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 1202678 for the mark 'THE HOBBIT' as protected.
Which Nice classes is Australian trademark 1202678 registered under?
Australian trademark 1202678 for the mark 'THE HOBBIT' is recorded in Class 32 (beers & non-alcoholic beverages); Class 33 (alcoholic beverages (except beers)).
When was Australian trademark 1202678 filed?
Australian trademark 1202678 for the mark 'THE HOBBIT' was filed at the IP Australia on 3 October 2007 and registered on 26 May 2008.
Data Source
Australia (IP Australia)
Australian trademark data is supplied by IP Australia (via IPGOD / IP RAPID) under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence. Local copy last synchronised on 2026-05-03.
The “About This Trademark” summary and FAQ above are AI-generated from the register data shown on this page. They are factual summaries only — always verify details against the official register before making legal decisions.