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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
THE TARDIS
Application 713788 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 713788 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | the british broadcasting corporation |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1996-07-25 |
| Registered | 1998-04-24 |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. THE TARDIS 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.
- Received by IP Australia: 1996-07-25
- Protected: 1996-07-25
- Filed: 1996-07-25
- Published: 1996-07-25
- Accepted for registration: 1997-12-10
Applicant
| Name | the british broadcasting corporation |
| Country | GB |
Representative
This trademark is represented by ashurst australia, NSW, AU.
About This Trademark
'THE TARDIS' is a protected trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by the british broadcasting corporation. The application (713788) was filed on 25 July 1996 and registered on 24 April 1998.
This mark is recorded under Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 713788 ('THE TARDIS')?
Australian trademark 713788 for the mark 'THE TARDIS' in Class 9 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by the british broadcasting 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 713788 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 713788 for the mark 'THE TARDIS' as protected.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 713788 cover?
Australian trademark 713788 for the mark 'THE TARDIS' is registered in Class 9, which covers scientific, electrical & IT apparatus.
When was Australian trademark 713788 filed?
Australian trademark 713788 for the mark 'THE TARDIS' was filed at the IP Australia on 25 July 1996 and registered on 24 April 1998.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "THE TARDIS" 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 TARDISSame applicant | UK00900333757 | Registered | 1996-07-25 |
| THE TARDISSame applicant | UK00002054001 | Registered | 1996-01-25 |
| THE TARDISSame applicant | UK00001332942 | Registered | 1988-01-25 |
| THE TARDISSame applicant | UK00001068699 | Registered | 1976-09-24 |
| THE TARDISSame applicant | UK00001068700 | Registered | 1976-09-24 |
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TARDIS | 75141030 | 800 | 1996-07-25 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MOLES EST TARDIUS QUAM CREDES 1950 | 72124368 | 710 | 1961-07-20 |
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.
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.