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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
AUTO UNION
Application 1226663 · Dead / Expired
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 1226663 |
| Status | Dead / Expired |
| Owner | audi ag |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 2008-02-28 |
| Registered | 2008-07-28 |
| Expires | 2017-12-17 |
Is this trademark active?
AUTO UNION has a current status of Dead / Expired. The mark is no longer active and the identifier may be available for new applications.
Prosecution Timeline
Key events recorded against this trademark at IP Australia, oldest first.
- Protected: 2007-12-17
- Received by IP Australia: 2007-12-17
- Published: 2007-12-17
- Filed: 2007-12-17
- Accepted for registration: 2008-03-25
- Renewal due: 2017-12-17
Applicant
| Name | audi ag |
| Country | DE |
About This Trademark
'AUTO UNION' is a ceased trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by audi ag. The application (1226663) was filed on 28 February 2008 and registered on 28 July 2008. The registration is set to expire on 17 December 2017.
This mark is recorded under Class 12 (vehicles & conveyances).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 1226663 ('AUTO UNION')?
Australian trademark 1226663 for the mark 'AUTO UNION' in Class 12 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by audi ag. 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 1226663 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 1226663 for the mark 'AUTO UNION' as ceased.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 1226663 cover?
Australian trademark 1226663 for the mark 'AUTO UNION' is registered in Class 12, which covers vehicles & conveyances.
When was Australian trademark 1226663 filed?
Australian trademark 1226663 for the mark 'AUTO UNION' was filed at the IP Australia on 28 February 2008 and registered on 28 July 2008.
When does Australian trademark 1226663 need to be renewed?
Australian trademark 1226663 for the mark 'AUTO UNION' is currently recorded as valid until 17 December 2017, at which point it will need to be renewed with the IP Australia to remain in force.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "AUTO UNION" have been found on the following foreign registers. Exact matches appear first; where the name also appears inside longer filings, those are listed below as similar marks. A “Same applicant” badge appears next to a mark when the applicant name aligns with the source filing.
UK — United Kingdom (Intellectual Property Office)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO UNIONSame applicant | UK00917392937 | Registered | 2017-10-27 |
| AUTO UNIONSame applicant | UK00914251086 | Registered | 2015-06-15 |
| Auto UnionSame applicant | UK00913054234 | Registered | 2014-07-04 |
| AUTO UNIONSame applicant | UK00906528947 | Registered | 2007-12-19 |
| Auto UnionSame applicant | UK00000801896 | Dead | 1960-02-18 |
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO-UNION | 77784474 | 602 | 2009-07-20 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO ALIGN UNION | 99444141 | 638 | 2025-10-15 |
| CREDIT UNION AUTO BUYING SERVICE & DESIGN | 78083486 | 710 | 2001-09-11 |
| CREDIT UNION AUTO PLAN | 76131698 | 602 | 2000-09-21 |
| CREDIT UNION AUTO OUTLET | 75446362 | 602 | 1998-03-09 |
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 2026-04-26.
United Kingdom (Intellectual Property Office)
UK trademark data is supplied by the Intellectual Property Office under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
United States (USPTO)
US trademark data is supplied by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Works of the US federal government are in the public domain under 17 U.S.C. §105.
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.