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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
TOP SHELF
Application 523632 · Dead / Expired
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 523632 |
| Status | Dead / Expired |
| Owner | hormel foods corporation |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1989-11-21 |
| Registered | 1992-02-04 |
| Expires | 1996-11-21 |
Is this trademark active?
TOP SHELF 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 The mark is no longer active and the identifier may be available for new applications.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.
- Filed: 1989-11-21
- Received by IP Australia: 1989-11-21
- Published: 1989-11-21
- Protected: 1989-11-21
- Accepted for registration: 1991-07-25
- Renewal due: 1996-11-21
Applicant
| Name | hormel foods corporation |
| Country | US |
Representative
This trademark is represented by spruson & ferguson, NSW, AU.
About This Trademark
'TOP SHELF' is a ceased trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by hormel foods corporation. The application (523632) was filed on 21 November 1989 and registered on 4 February 1992. The registration is set to expire on 21 November 1996.
This mark is recorded under Class 30 (coffee, tea, baked goods & confectionery).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 523632 ('TOP SHELF')?
Australian trademark 523632 for the mark 'TOP SHELF' in Class 30 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by hormel foods corporation. 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 523632 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 523632 for the mark 'TOP SHELF' as ceased.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 523632 cover?
Australian trademark 523632 for the mark 'TOP SHELF' is registered in Class 30, which covers coffee, tea, baked goods & confectionery.
When was Australian trademark 523632 filed?
Australian trademark 523632 for the mark 'TOP SHELF' was filed at the IP Australia on 21 November 1989 and registered on 4 February 1992.
When does Australian trademark 523632 need to be renewed?
Australian trademark 523632 for the mark 'TOP SHELF' is currently recorded as valid until 21 November 1996, at which point it will need to be renewed with the IP Australia to remain in force.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "TOP SHELF" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP SHELFSame applicant | UK00001403092 | Dead | 1989-11-02 |
| TOP SHELFSame applicant | UK00001401054 | Dead | 1989-10-10 |
| TOP SHELF | UK00002336270 | Dead | 2003-06-30 |
| TOP SHELF | UK00002051562 | Dead | 1996-01-17 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Shelf Clothing | UK00004322007 | Application Published | 2026-01-10 |
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP SHELF | 99075505 | 602 | 2025-03-10 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP SHELF SAFETY & COMPLIANCE | 99670072 | 630 | 2026-02-25 |
| TOP SHELF COUNTRY CRUISE | 99527679 | 630 | 2025-12-03 |
| THE ORIGINAL TOP-SHELF COCKTAILS | 99473915 | 630 | 2025-10-31 |
| TOP SHELF READY MADE COMPANIES | 99455097 | 630 | 2025-10-21 |
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 2026-04-26.
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.