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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
BUSINESS WEEK
Application 457972 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 457972 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | the mcgrawhill companies inc |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1987-01-02 |
| Registered | 1991-06-14 |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. BUSINESS WEEK 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: 1987-01-02
- Received by IP Australia: 1987-01-02
- Filed: 1987-01-02
- Published: 1987-01-02
- Accepted for registration: 1990-08-07
Applicant
| Name | bloomberg finance nine lp |
| ABN | 45325651482 |
| Country | US |
Representative
This trademark is represented by spruson & ferguson, NSW, AU.
About This Trademark
'BUSINESS WEEK' is a protected trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by the mcgrawhill companies inc. The application (457972) was filed on 2 January 1987 and registered on 14 June 1991.
This mark is recorded under Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 457972 ('BUSINESS WEEK')?
Australian trademark 457972 for the mark 'BUSINESS WEEK' in Class 16 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by the mcgrawhill companies inc. 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 457972 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 457972 for the mark 'BUSINESS WEEK' as protected.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 457972 cover?
Australian trademark 457972 for the mark 'BUSINESS WEEK' is registered in Class 16, which covers paper, cardboard & printed matter.
When was Australian trademark 457972 filed?
Australian trademark 457972 for the mark 'BUSINESS WEEK' was filed at the IP Australia on 2 January 1987 and registered on 14 June 1991.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "BUSINESS WEEK" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS WEEK | UK00900334136 | Registered | 1996-08-23 |
| BUSINESS WEEK | UK00900030577 | Registered | 1996-04-01 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Business Education Week | UK00003400355 | Registered | 2019-05-18 |
| Highland Business Week | UK00003151864 | Registered | 2016-02-26 |
| FIRST WAKEFIELD BUSINESS WEEK | UK00003040735 | Dead | 2014-02-05 |
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.
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.