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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
SOLID CHOICE
Application 517556 · Dead / Expired
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 517556 |
| Status | Dead / Expired |
| Owner | ecolab inc |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1989-08-22 |
| Registered | 1992-03-10 |
| Expires | 1994-10-12 |
Is this trademark active?
SOLID CHOICE 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 The mark is no longer active and the identifier may be available for new applications.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: 1987-10-12
- Filed: 1987-10-12
- Received by IP Australia: 1989-08-22
- Published: 1989-08-22
- Accepted for registration: 1991-10-03
- Renewal due: 1994-10-12
Applicant
| Name | ecolab inc |
| Country | US |
Representative
This trademark is represented by spruson & ferguson, NSW, AU.
About This Trademark
'SOLID CHOICE' is a ceased trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by ecolab inc. The application (517556) was filed on 22 August 1989 and registered on 10 March 1992. The registration is set to expire on 12 October 1994.
This mark is recorded under Class 4 (lubricants, fuels & illuminants).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 517556 ('SOLID CHOICE')?
Australian trademark 517556 for the mark 'SOLID CHOICE' in Class 4 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by ecolab 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 517556 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 517556 for the mark 'SOLID CHOICE' as ceased.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 517556 cover?
Australian trademark 517556 for the mark 'SOLID CHOICE' is registered in Class 4, which covers lubricants, fuels & illuminants.
When was Australian trademark 517556 filed?
Australian trademark 517556 for the mark 'SOLID CHOICE' was filed at the IP Australia on 22 August 1989 and registered on 10 March 1992.
When does Australian trademark 517556 need to be renewed?
Australian trademark 517556 for the mark 'SOLID CHOICE' is currently recorded as valid until 12 October 1994, at which point it will need to be renewed with the IP Australia to remain in force.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "SOLID CHOICE" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOLID CHOICESame applicant | 73690107 | 900 | 1987-10-15 |
| SOLID CHOICE | 74268941 | 710 | 1992-04-24 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PURWOOD A SOLID CHOICE | 88881325 | 602 | 2020-04-21 |
| SOLID CHOICE BANKING | 85383069 | 710 | 2011-07-28 |
| SOLID CHOICE CHECKING | 77631766 | 710 | 2008-12-12 |
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.