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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
MINI Connected
Application 1806653 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 1806653 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 2016-11-03 |
| Registered | 2017-02-09 |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. MINI Connected is a currently protected Australian trademark. It is enforceable under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) in Australia.
Nice Classification
This trademark covers 8 Nice classes:
Prosecution Timeline
Key events recorded against this trademark at IP Australia, oldest first.
- Published: 2016-04-20
- Protected: 2016-04-20
- Received by IP Australia: 2016-04-20
- Filed: 2016-04-20
- Accepted for registration: 2016-11-24
Applicant
| Name | bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft |
| Country | DE |
About This Trademark
'MINI Connected' is a protected trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft. The application (1806653) was filed on 3 November 2016 and registered on 9 February 2017.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 37 (construction, repair & installation services); Class 38 (telecommunications services); Class 43 (food & drink services (restaurants & catering)); Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services); Class 39 (transport, packaging & storage services); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services); Class 36 (insurance & financial services).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 1806653 ('MINI Connected')?
Australian trademark 1806653 for the mark 'MINI Connected' in Class 37, 38, 43, 9, 41, 39, 42, 36 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft. 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 1806653 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 1806653 for the mark 'MINI Connected' as protected.
Which Nice classes is Australian trademark 1806653 registered under?
Australian trademark 1806653 for the mark 'MINI Connected' is recorded in Class 37 (construction, repair & installation services); Class 38 (telecommunications services); Class 43 (food & drink services (restaurants & catering)); Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services); Class 39 (transport, packaging & storage services); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services); Class 36 (insurance & financial services).
When was Australian trademark 1806653 filed?
Australian trademark 1806653 for the mark 'MINI Connected' was filed at the IP Australia on 3 November 2016 and registered on 9 February 2017.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "MINI Connected" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINI ConnectedSame applicant | UK00801316632 | Registered | 2016-04-20 |
| MINI ConnectedSame applicant | UK00910103984 | Registered | 2011-07-07 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINI Connected XL Journey MateSame applicant | UK00801204271 | Registered | 2014-04-05 |
| Cigioki. Tromba ecologica senza gas. | UK00910451516 | Dead | 2011-11-28 |
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINI CONNECTEDSame applicant | 79195092 | 708 | 2016-04-20 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONNECT MINI | 98002098 | 700 | 2023-05-18 |
| MINI CONNECTED XL JOURNEY MATESame applicant | 79147404 | 404 | 2014-04-05 |
| SYMETRICAL SIDEVIEWING ASSISTED TECHNOLOGY, ( S.S.V.A.T.). A SIDESVIEWING MONITERING SYSTEM,WHICH CONSISTS OF, USE OF TWO DIGITAL CAMERAS, THAT ARE PLACED ON THE TOP OF THE SIDEVIEW MIRRORS, IN THE AUTOMOBILES. THE CAMERAS ARE DIRECTLY CONNECTED INTO TWO LCD MINI-MONITERS (BETWEEN 2.5" AND NOT MORE THAN 3 " INCHS IN HEIGHT)WHICH ARE PLACED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER ON THE DASHBOARD,AS FAR IN AS THE WINDSHIELD ALLOWS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL, SO THAT THE DRIVER DOES NOT HAVE TO TURN HIS (OR HER)HEAD TO LOOK AND SEE IF THEY ARE CLEAR OF OTHER VEHICLES WHEN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO MAKE A LANE CHANGE. THE SYSTEM DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY MODIFICATION TO THE VEHICLES, AND IS POWERED UP BY ONLY ONE CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER PLUG. THE FOUR DEVICES ARE CONNECTED THROUGH A CENTARL RELEY SWITCH, WHICH IN TURN PLUGS INTO THE CAR'S CIGARETTE LIGHTER AMMESBLY. THIS SYSTEM WILL ESSENCIALY REPLACE THE USE OF SIDEVIEW MIRRORS FOR THE DRIVER. HOWEVER THE MIRROR ARE STILL NEEDED IN CASE OF A TOTAL SYSTEM BREAKDOWN. THIS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR EASE OF INSTALLTION AND USE. | 78687316 | 622 | — |
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.