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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Application 646178 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 646178 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | national geographic society |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1994-11-18 |
| Registered | 1996-07-12 |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 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: 1994-11-18
- Received by IP Australia: 1994-11-18
- Published: 1994-11-18
- Filed: 1994-11-18
- Accepted for registration: 1996-03-14
Applicant
| Name | national geographic society |
| ABN | 19521760962 |
| Country | US |
Representative
This trademark is represented by aj park, NZ.
About This Trademark
'NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC' is a protected trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by national geographic society. The application (646178) was filed on 18 November 1994 and registered on 12 July 1996.
This mark is recorded under Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 646178 ('NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC')?
Australian trademark 646178 for the mark 'NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC' in Class 9 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by national geographic society. 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 646178 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 646178 for the mark 'NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC' as protected.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 646178 cover?
Australian trademark 646178 for the mark 'NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC' is registered in Class 9, which covers scientific, electrical & IT apparatus.
When was Australian trademark 646178 filed?
Australian trademark 646178 for the mark 'NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC' was filed at the IP Australia on 18 November 1994 and registered on 12 July 1996.
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.
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.