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HMV
Application 528598 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 528598 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | emi records limited |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1990-02-09 |
| Registered | 1993-04-20 |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. HMV 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.
- Filed: 1990-02-09
- Received by IP Australia: 1990-02-09
- Protected: 1990-02-09
- Published: 1990-02-09
- Accepted for registration: 1992-11-23
Applicant
| Name | hmv brands limited |
| Country | GB |
Representative
This trademark is represented by spruson & ferguson, NSW, AU.
About This Trademark
'HMV' is a protected trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by emi records limited. The application (528598) was filed on 9 February 1990 and registered on 20 April 1993.
This mark is recorded under Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 528598 ('HMV')?
Australian trademark 528598 for the mark 'HMV' in Class 9 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by emi records limited. 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 528598 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 528598 for the mark 'HMV' as protected.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 528598 cover?
Australian trademark 528598 for the mark 'HMV' is registered in Class 9, which covers scientific, electrical & IT apparatus.
When was Australian trademark 528598 filed?
Australian trademark 528598 for the mark 'HMV' was filed at the IP Australia on 9 February 1990 and registered on 20 April 1993.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "HMV" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMV | UK00801413672 | Registered | 2018-04-26 |
| HMV | UK00003095541 | Registered | 2015-02-21 |
| HMV HEADPHONE HUT | UK00002588357 | Dead | 2011-07-19 |
| hmv NEXT BIG THING | UK00002535960 | Dead | 2010-01-12 |
| HMV NEXT BIG THING | UK00002534929 | Dead | 2009-12-21 |
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMV | 99007377 | 602 | 2025-01-17 |
| HMV | 90679293 | 700 | 2021-04-28 |
| HMV DESIGNS | 90123767 | 700 | 2020-08-19 |
| HMV | 88476404 | 602 | 2019-06-17 |
| HMV ENGINEERS | 88107819 | 701 | 2018-09-07 |
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.
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.