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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
SONEX
Application 356876 · Dead / Expired
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 356876 |
| Status | Dead / Expired |
| Owner | gibson guitar corp |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1981-02-20 |
| Registered | 1981-02-20 |
| Expires | 1988-02-20 |
Is this trademark active?
SONEX 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 The mark is no longer active and the identifier may be available for new applications.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.
- Protected: 1981-02-20
- Filed: 1981-02-20
- Published: 1981-02-20
- Received by IP Australia: 1981-02-20
- Renewal due: 1988-02-20
Applicant
| Name | gibson guitar corp |
| Country | US |
Representative
This trademark is represented by spruson & ferguson, NSW, AU.
About This Trademark
'SONEX' is a ceased trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by gibson guitar corp. The application (356876) was filed on 20 February 1981 and registered on 20 February 1981. The registration is set to expire on 20 February 1988.
This mark is recorded under Class 15 (musical instruments).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 356876 ('SONEX')?
Australian trademark 356876 for the mark 'SONEX' in Class 15 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by gibson guitar corp. 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 356876 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 356876 for the mark 'SONEX' as ceased.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 356876 cover?
Australian trademark 356876 for the mark 'SONEX' is registered in Class 15, which covers musical instruments.
When was Australian trademark 356876 filed?
Australian trademark 356876 for the mark 'SONEX' was filed at the IP Australia on 20 February 1981 and registered on 20 February 1981.
When does Australian trademark 356876 need to be renewed?
Australian trademark 356876 for the mark 'SONEX' is currently recorded as valid until 20 February 1988, at which point it will need to be renewed with the IP Australia to remain in force.
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.
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.