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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
BLUE LINE
Application 256657 · Dead / Expired
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 256657 |
| Status | Dead / Expired |
| Owner | ford motor company |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1972-03-09 |
| Registered | 1972-03-09 |
| Expires | 1993-03-09 |
Is this trademark active?
BLUE LINE 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 The mark is no longer active and the identifier may be available for new applications.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: 1972-03-09
- Received by IP Australia: 1972-03-09
- Filed: 1972-03-09
- Protected: 1972-03-09
- Renewal due: 1993-03-09
Applicant
| Name | ford motor company |
| Country | US |
Representative
This trademark is represented by ford motor company, US.
About This Trademark
'BLUE LINE' is a ceased trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by ford motor company. The application (256657) was filed on 9 March 1972 and registered on 9 March 1972. The registration is set to expire on 9 March 1993.
This mark is recorded under Class 7 (machines & machine tools).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 256657 ('BLUE LINE')?
Australian trademark 256657 for the mark 'BLUE LINE' in Class 7 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by ford motor company. 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 256657 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 256657 for the mark 'BLUE LINE' as ceased.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 256657 cover?
Australian trademark 256657 for the mark 'BLUE LINE' is registered in Class 7, which covers machines & machine tools.
When was Australian trademark 256657 filed?
Australian trademark 256657 for the mark 'BLUE LINE' was filed at the IP Australia on 9 March 1972 and registered on 9 March 1972.
When does Australian trademark 256657 need to be renewed?
Australian trademark 256657 for the mark 'BLUE LINE' is currently recorded as valid until 9 March 1993, at which point it will need to be renewed with the IP Australia to remain in force.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "BLUE LINE" 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.
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE LINE | 99325008 | 686 | 2025-08-07 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| THIN BLUE LINE BALL | 99600727 | 630 | 2026-01-17 |
| MASTERBOOK“THE COLORS BLUE, LIGHT BLUE, AND GRAY ARE CLAIMED AS A FEATURE OF THE MARK. THE MARK CONSISTS OF A STYLIZED OPEN BOOK, WITH THE LEFT PAGE IN GRAY AND THE RIGHT PAGE IN LIGHT BLUE CONTAINING THREE CIRCUIT-LIKE LINES ENDING IN CIRCLES. THE WORDING ‘MASTER’ APPEARS IN GRAY AND THE WORDING ‘BOOK’ APPEARS IN BLUE.” | 99526102 | 630 | 2025-12-02 |
| BLUE LINE PRODUCTIONS | 99515561 | 630 | 2025-11-25 |
| THIN BLUE LINE LAW ENFORCEMENT MOTORCYCLE CLUB | 99516377 | 630 | 2025-11-25 |
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 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.