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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Application 289394 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 289394 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | national geographic society |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1975-08-06 |
| Registered | 1975-08-06 |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC is a currently protected Australian trademark. It is enforceable under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) in Australia.
Prosecution Timeline
Key events recorded against this trademark at IP Australia, oldest first.
- Protected: 1975-08-06
- Received by IP Australia: 1975-08-06
- Published: 1975-08-06
- Filed: 1975-08-06
Applicant
| Name | national geographic society |
| ABN | 19521760962 |
| Country | US |
Representative
This trademark is represented by aj park, NZ.
About This Trademark
'NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC' is a protected trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by national geographic society. The application (289394) was filed on 6 August 1975 and registered on 6 August 1975.
This mark is recorded under Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 289394 ('NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC')?
Australian trademark 289394 for the mark 'NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC' in Class 16 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by national geographic society. 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 289394 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 289394 for the mark 'NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC' as protected.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 289394 cover?
Australian trademark 289394 for the mark 'NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC' is registered in Class 16, which covers paper, cardboard & printed matter.
When was Australian trademark 289394 filed?
Australian trademark 289394 for the mark 'NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC' was filed at the IP Australia on 6 August 1975 and registered on 6 August 1975.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICSame applicant | UK00003407439 | Registered | 2019-06-17 |
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICSame applicant | UK00918083212 | Registered | 2019-06-17 |
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICSame applicant | UK00801430688 | Registered | 2018-03-22 |
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICSame applicant | UK00916301798 | Registered | 2017-01-30 |
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICSame applicant | UK00916301897 | Registered | 2017-01-30 |
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICSame applicant | 98227130 | 732 | 2023-10-17 |
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICSame applicant | 97744489 | 732 | 2023-01-06 |
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICSame applicant | 90742827 | 700 | 2021-05-28 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MUSEUM OF EXPLORATIONSame applicant | 98766591 | 730 | 2024-09-24 |
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MUSEUM OF EXPLORATIONSame applicant | 98766635 | 730 | 2024-09-24 |
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.