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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
SIMLOCK
Application 709956 · Dead / Expired
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 709956 |
| Status | Dead / Expired |
| Owner | singtel optus pty limited |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1996-06-04 |
| Registered | 1997-06-20 |
| Expires | 2006-06-04 |
Is this trademark active?
SIMLOCK has a current status of Dead / Expired. The mark is no longer active and the identifier may be available for new applications.
Nice Classification
This trademark covers 2 Nice classes:
Prosecution Timeline
Key events recorded against this trademark at IP Australia, oldest first.
- Received by IP Australia: 1996-06-04
- Published: 1996-06-04
- Protected: 1996-06-04
- Filed: 1996-06-04
- Accepted for registration: 1997-02-17
- Renewal due: 2006-06-04
Applicant
| Name | singtel optus pty limited |
| ABN | 90052833208 |
| State | NSW |
| Country | AU |
Representative
This trademark is represented by t1e913e1b06ead0b66e30b6867bf63549, NSW, AU.
About This Trademark
'SIMLOCK' is a ceased trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by singtel optus pty limited. The application (709956) was filed on 4 June 1996 and registered on 20 June 1997. The registration is set to expire on 4 June 2006.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 38 (telecommunications services).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 709956 ('SIMLOCK')?
Australian trademark 709956 for the mark 'SIMLOCK' in Class 9, 38 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by singtel optus 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 709956 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 709956 for the mark 'SIMLOCK' as ceased.
Which Nice classes is Australian trademark 709956 registered under?
Australian trademark 709956 for the mark 'SIMLOCK' is recorded in Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 38 (telecommunications services).
When was Australian trademark 709956 filed?
Australian trademark 709956 for the mark 'SIMLOCK' was filed at the IP Australia on 4 June 1996 and registered on 20 June 1997.
When does Australian trademark 709956 need to be renewed?
Australian trademark 709956 for the mark 'SIMLOCK' is currently recorded as valid until 4 June 2006, at which point it will need to be renewed with the IP Australia to remain in force.
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.