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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
BIG BEN
Application 179984 · Dead / Expired
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 179984 |
| Status | Dead / Expired |
| Owner | w d & h o wills aust limited |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1963-04-30 |
| Registered | 1963-04-30 |
| Expires | 1984-04-30 |
Is this trademark active?
BIG BEN 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 The mark is no longer active and the identifier may be available for new applications.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.
- Published: 1963-04-30
- Protected: 1963-04-30
- Received by IP Australia: 1963-04-30
- Filed: 1963-04-30
- Renewal due: 1984-04-30
Applicant
| Name | w d & h o wills aust limited |
| State | NSW |
| Country | AU |
Representative
This trademark is represented by w d & h o wills aust limited, NSW, AU.
About This Trademark
'BIG BEN' is a ceased trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by w d & h o wills aust limited. The application (179984) was filed on 30 April 1963 and registered on 30 April 1963. The registration is set to expire on 30 April 1984.
This mark is recorded under Class 34 (tobacco, smoking articles & matches).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 179984 ('BIG BEN')?
Australian trademark 179984 for the mark 'BIG BEN' in Class 34 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by w d & h o wills aust limited. 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 179984 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 179984 for the mark 'BIG BEN' as ceased.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 179984 cover?
Australian trademark 179984 for the mark 'BIG BEN' is registered in Class 34, which covers tobacco, smoking articles & matches.
When was Australian trademark 179984 filed?
Australian trademark 179984 for the mark 'BIG BEN' was filed at the IP Australia on 30 April 1963 and registered on 30 April 1963.
When does Australian trademark 179984 need to be renewed?
Australian trademark 179984 for the mark 'BIG BEN' is currently recorded as valid until 30 April 1984, at which point it will need to be renewed with the IP Australia to remain in force.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "BIG BEN" 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 BEN | UK00917812389 | Registered | 2018-02-13 |
| BIG BEN | UK00003245989 | Registered | 2017-07-25 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bento | UK00003377684 | Registered | 2019-02-22 |
| BIG BEN II | UK00810669994 | Registered | 2018-04-26 |
| Kidgy | UK00801408272 | Registered | 2017-12-27 |
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.
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.