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BIG BROTHER
Application 178588 · Dead / Expired
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 178588 |
| Status | Dead / Expired |
| Owner | big sister foods ltd |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1948-06-03 |
| Registered | 1948-06-03 |
| Expires | 1990-06-03 |
Is this trademark active?
BIG BROTHER 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 The mark is no longer active and the identifier may be available for new applications.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.
- Filed: 1948-06-03
- Protected: 1948-06-03
- Published: 1948-06-03
- Received by IP Australia: 1948-06-03
- Renewal due: 1990-06-03
Applicant
| Name | big sister foods ltd |
| State | NSW |
| Country | AU |
Representative
This trademark is represented by big sister foods ltd, NSW, AU.
About This Trademark
'BIG BROTHER' is a ceased trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by big sister foods ltd. The application (178588) was filed on 3 June 1948 and registered on 3 June 1948. The registration is set to expire on 3 June 1990.
This mark is recorded under Class 5 (pharmaceuticals & medical preparations).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 178588 ('BIG BROTHER')?
Australian trademark 178588 for the mark 'BIG BROTHER' in Class 5 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by big sister foods ltd. 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 178588 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 178588 for the mark 'BIG BROTHER' as ceased.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 178588 cover?
Australian trademark 178588 for the mark 'BIG BROTHER' is registered in Class 5, which covers pharmaceuticals & medical preparations.
When was Australian trademark 178588 filed?
Australian trademark 178588 for the mark 'BIG BROTHER' was filed at the IP Australia on 3 June 1948 and registered on 3 June 1948.
When does Australian trademark 178588 need to be renewed?
Australian trademark 178588 for the mark 'BIG BROTHER' is currently recorded as valid until 3 June 1990, at which point it will need to be renewed with the IP Australia to remain in force.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "BIG BROTHER" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG BROTHER | UK00003019383 | Dead | 2013-08-23 |
| BIG BROTHER | UK00905657861 | Registered | 2007-02-01 |
| BIG BROTHER | UK00905137633 | Registered | 2006-06-15 |
| BIG BROTHER | UK00002188174 | Dead | 1999-02-09 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | UK00003409353 | Registered | 2019-06-25 |
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG BROTHER | 99607206 | 630 | 2026-01-21 |
| BIG BROTHER | 98409293 | 606 | 2024-02-16 |
| BIG BROTHER | 98339381 | 688 | 2024-01-03 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 + 2 = 5 I'M NOT BAD AT MATH, I JUST LOVE BIG BROTHER. | 99466898 | 630 | 2025-10-28 |
| BIG BROTHER DEFENDER | 99313378 | 641 | 2025-07-31 |
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.
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.