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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
SIGNIFY
Application 707292 · Dead / Expired
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 707292 |
| Status | Dead / Expired |
| Owner | inverness medical switzerland gmbh |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1996-04-26 |
| Registered | 1997-10-28 |
| Expires | 2006-04-26 |
Is this trademark active?
SIGNIFY 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 The mark is no longer active and the identifier may be available for new applications.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: 1996-04-26
- Received by IP Australia: 1996-04-26
- Published: 1996-04-26
- Protected: 1996-04-26
- Accepted for registration: 1997-06-19
- Renewal due: 2006-04-26
Applicant
| Name | inverness medical switzerland gmbh |
| Country | US |
Representative
This trademark is represented by griffith hack, VIC, AU.
About This Trademark
'SIGNIFY' is a ceased trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by inverness medical switzerland gmbh. The application (707292) was filed on 26 April 1996 and registered on 28 October 1997. The registration is set to expire on 26 April 2006.
This mark is recorded under Class 5 (pharmaceuticals & medical preparations).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 707292 ('SIGNIFY')?
Australian trademark 707292 for the mark 'SIGNIFY' in Class 5 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by inverness medical switzerland gmbh. 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 707292 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 707292 for the mark 'SIGNIFY' as ceased.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 707292 cover?
Australian trademark 707292 for the mark 'SIGNIFY' is registered in Class 5, which covers pharmaceuticals & medical preparations.
When was Australian trademark 707292 filed?
Australian trademark 707292 for the mark 'SIGNIFY' was filed at the IP Australia on 26 April 1996 and registered on 28 October 1997.
When does Australian trademark 707292 need to be renewed?
Australian trademark 707292 for the mark 'SIGNIFY' is currently recorded as valid until 26 April 2006, at which point it will need to be renewed with the IP Australia to remain in force.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "SIGNIFY" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIGNIFY TECHNOLOGY | UK00003649669 | Registered | 2021-06-01 |
| SIGNIFY | UK00917937670 | Registered | 2018-07-31 |
| signify | UK00801418077 | Registered | 2018-06-21 |
| Signify | UK00003308891 | Registered | 2018-05-04 |
| SIGNIFY | UK00801389032 | Registered | 2017-09-15 |
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARBÓN IN BIG RED BOLD LETTERING WITH AN ORANGE FIRE TINGED WITH A BLACK OUTLINE TO SIGNIFY SMOKE. KARBÓN IN BLACK AND WHITE BOLD LETTERING WITH A BLACK AND WHITE FLAME IN THE BACKGROUND. KARBÓNUSA IS ALSO INDICATED ON THE BACK OF THE PACKAGING AND IS PART OF THE IMAGE, IT IS BLACK AND WHITE LETTERING. | 99478800 | 630 | 2025-11-04 |
| SIGNIFY | 99185610 | 802 | 2025-05-14 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIGNIFICANT STORIES | 99651501 | 630 | 2026-02-13 |
| TRULY SIGNIFICANT | 99600285 | 630 | 2026-01-17 |
| INFINITE CLOTHING AND APPAREL - INFINITE CLOTHING HAS SIGNIFICANCE OR IS A TERM OF ART IN THE RELEVANT TRADE OF INDUSTRY OR AS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE GOODS OR SERVICES LISTED IN THE APPLICATION, AS FOLLOWS: LIMITLESS CLOTHING AND FASHION OR ENDLESS IN SPACE, EXTENT, OR SIZE; FASHION THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MEASURE OR CALCULATE, A SPACE OR QUANTITY THAT IS INFINITE, | 99581510 | 630 | 2026-01-07 |
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. 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.