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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
MSN THE MICROSOFT NETWORK
Application 661049 · Dead / Expired
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 661049 |
| Status | Dead / Expired |
| Owner | microsoft corporation |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1995-05-12 |
| Registered | 1996-08-05 |
| Expires | 2005-05-12 |
Is this trademark active?
MSN THE MICROSOFT NETWORK 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 The mark is no longer active and the identifier may be available for new applications.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: 1995-05-12
- Received by IP Australia: 1995-05-12
- Filed: 1995-05-12
- Protected: 1995-05-12
- Accepted for registration: 1996-04-01
- Renewal due: 2005-05-12
Applicant
| Name | microsoft corporation |
| Country | US |
Representative
This trademark is represented by davies collison cave pty ltd, NSW, AU.
About This Trademark
'MSN THE MICROSOFT NETWORK' is a ceased trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by microsoft corporation. The application (661049) was filed on 12 May 1995 and registered on 5 August 1996. The registration is set to expire on 12 May 2005.
This mark is recorded under Class 38 (telecommunications services).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 661049 ('MSN THE MICROSOFT NETWORK')?
Australian trademark 661049 for the mark 'MSN THE MICROSOFT NETWORK' in Class 38 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by microsoft 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 661049 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 661049 for the mark 'MSN THE MICROSOFT NETWORK' as ceased.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 661049 cover?
Australian trademark 661049 for the mark 'MSN THE MICROSOFT NETWORK' is registered in Class 38, which covers telecommunications services.
When was Australian trademark 661049 filed?
Australian trademark 661049 for the mark 'MSN THE MICROSOFT NETWORK' was filed at the IP Australia on 12 May 1995 and registered on 5 August 1996.
When does Australian trademark 661049 need to be renewed?
Australian trademark 661049 for the mark 'MSN THE MICROSOFT NETWORK' is currently recorded as valid until 12 May 2005, at which point it will need to be renewed with the IP Australia to remain in force.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "MSN THE MICROSOFT NETWORK" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN THE MICROSOFT NETWORKSame applicant | UK00002020456 | Dead | 1995-05-15 |
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN THE MICROSOFT NETWORKSame applicant | 74598436 | 710 | 1994-11-14 |
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 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.