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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
THE INK GROUP
Application 596312 · Dead / Expired
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 596312 |
| Status | Dead / Expired |
| Owner | the ink group pty limited |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1993-02-17 |
| Registered | 1994-06-16 |
| Expires | 2020-02-17 |
Is this trademark active?
THE INK GROUP 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 The mark is no longer active and the identifier may be available for new applications.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.
- Published: 1993-02-17
- Received by IP Australia: 1993-02-17
- Filed: 1993-02-17
- Protected: 1993-02-17
- Accepted for registration: 1993-05-24
- Renewal due: 2020-02-17
Applicant
| Name | the ink group pty limited |
| ABN | 82079382639 |
| State | VIC |
| Country | AU |
Representative
This trademark is represented by piper alderman, VIC, AU.
About This Trademark
'THE INK GROUP' is a ceased trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by the ink group pty limited. The application (596312) was filed on 17 February 1993 and registered on 16 June 1994. The registration is set to expire on 17 February 2020.
This mark is recorded under Class 21 (household utensils & containers).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 596312 ('THE INK GROUP')?
Australian trademark 596312 for the mark 'THE INK GROUP' in Class 21 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by the ink group pty 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 596312 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 596312 for the mark 'THE INK GROUP' as ceased.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 596312 cover?
Australian trademark 596312 for the mark 'THE INK GROUP' is registered in Class 21, which covers household utensils & containers.
When was Australian trademark 596312 filed?
Australian trademark 596312 for the mark 'THE INK GROUP' was filed at the IP Australia on 17 February 1993 and registered on 16 June 1994.
When does Australian trademark 596312 need to be renewed?
Australian trademark 596312 for the mark 'THE INK GROUP' is currently recorded as valid until 17 February 2020, at which point it will need to be renewed with the IP Australia to remain in force.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "THE INK GROUP" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ink Group | UK00002589920 | Dead | 2011-08-03 |
| The Ink Group | UK00001451079 | Dead | 1990-12-28 |
| The Ink Group | UK00001402820 | Dead | 1989-10-13 |
| The Ink Group | UK00001402821 | Dead | 1989-10-13 |
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE INK GROUP | 85453466 | 606 | 2011-10-21 |
| THE INK GROUP | 77434010 | 606 | 2008-03-28 |
| THE INK GROUP | 75877306 | 710 | 1999-12-20 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARK CONSISTS OF LARGE CAPITAL LETTER A IN FANCY SCRIPT DESIGN FONT OF RED AND BLUE INK COLORS FOLLOWED BY THE WORDS AMERICAN UNITED IN CAPITAL LETTERS OF BLUE INK COLOR ON THE FIRST LINE FOLLOWED BY THE WORDS TRANSPORTATION GROUP CENTERED UNDER THE WORDS AMERICAN UNITED IN A SMALLER FONT OF CAPITAL LETTERS USING BLACK INK COLOR ON THE SECOND LINE WITH A RED INK COLOR UNDERLINE ON THE THIRD LINE. | 88369181 | 622 | — |
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.