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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
FIRST SOLAR
Application 1701765 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 1701765 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | first solar inc |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 2015-06-19 |
| Registered | 2016-01-20 |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. FIRST SOLAR is a currently protected Australian trademark. It is enforceable under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) in Australia.
Nice Classification
This trademark covers 4 Nice classes:
Prosecution Timeline
Key events recorded against this trademark at IP Australia, oldest first.
- Received by IP Australia: 2015-06-19
- Protected: 2015-06-19
- Filed: 2015-06-19
- Published: 2015-06-19
- Accepted for registration: 2015-10-09
Applicant
| Name | first solar inc |
| ABN | 11651080779 |
| Country | US |
Representative
This trademark is represented by fb rice pty ltd, NSW, AU.
About This Trademark
'FIRST SOLAR' is a protected trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by first solar inc. The application (1701765) was filed on 19 June 2015 and registered on 20 January 2016.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 37 (construction, repair & installation services); Class 35 (advertising, business management & retail services); Class 36 (insurance & financial services); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 1701765 ('FIRST SOLAR')?
Australian trademark 1701765 for the mark 'FIRST SOLAR' in Class 37, 35, 36, 42 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by first solar inc. 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 1701765 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 1701765 for the mark 'FIRST SOLAR' as protected.
Which Nice classes is Australian trademark 1701765 registered under?
Australian trademark 1701765 for the mark 'FIRST SOLAR' is recorded in Class 37 (construction, repair & installation services); Class 35 (advertising, business management & retail services); Class 36 (insurance & financial services); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services).
When was Australian trademark 1701765 filed?
Australian trademark 1701765 for the mark 'FIRST SOLAR' was filed at the IP Australia on 19 June 2015 and registered on 20 January 2016.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "FIRST SOLAR" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST SOLARSame applicant | UK00918120010 | Registered | 2019-09-05 |
| FIRST SOLARSame applicant | UK00910179463 | Registered | 2011-08-05 |
| FIRST SOLARSame applicant | UK00909022674 | Registered | 2010-04-13 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Solar LEADING THE WORLD'S SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURESame applicant | UK00003331219 | Registered | 2018-08-13 |
| FIRST SOLAR LEADING THE WORLD'S SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURESame applicant | UK00917941286 | Registered | 2018-08-10 |
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST SOLARSame applicant | 85255883 | 800 | 2011-03-02 |
| FIRST SOLARSame applicant | 85255923 | 800 | 2011-03-02 |
| FIRST SOLARSame applicant | 75828835 | 800 | 1999-10-21 |
| FIRST SOLARSame applicant | 75590090 | 800 | 1998-11-17 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| “SUN NET: THE FIRST AND MOST TRUSTED SOLAR MARKETPLACE WORLDWIDE.” | 99438472 | 638 | 2025-10-11 |
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.
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.