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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
Y2K BUG
Application 780696 · Dead / Expired
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 780696 |
| Status | Dead / Expired |
| Owner | cadbury enterprises pte limited |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1998-12-10 |
| Registered | 1999-07-30 |
| Expires | 2008-12-10 |
Is this trademark active?
Y2K BUG 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 The mark is no longer active and the identifier may be available for new applications.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: 1998-12-10
- Filed: 1998-12-10
- Protected: 1998-12-10
- Received by IP Australia: 1998-12-10
- Accepted for registration: 1999-02-22
- Renewal due: 2008-12-10
Applicant
| Name | cadbury enterprises pte limited |
| Country | SG |
Representative
This trademark is represented by griffith hack, VIC, AU.
About This Trademark
'Y2K BUG' is a ceased trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by cadbury enterprises pte limited. The application (780696) was filed on 10 December 1998 and registered on 30 July 1999. The registration is set to expire on 10 December 2008.
This mark is recorded under Class 30 (coffee, tea, baked goods & confectionery).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 780696 ('Y2K BUG')?
Australian trademark 780696 for the mark 'Y2K BUG' in Class 30 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by cadbury enterprises pte 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 780696 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 780696 for the mark 'Y2K BUG' as ceased.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 780696 cover?
Australian trademark 780696 for the mark 'Y2K BUG' is registered in Class 30, which covers coffee, tea, baked goods & confectionery.
When was Australian trademark 780696 filed?
Australian trademark 780696 for the mark 'Y2K BUG' was filed at the IP Australia on 10 December 1998 and registered on 30 July 1999.
When does Australian trademark 780696 need to be renewed?
Australian trademark 780696 for the mark 'Y2K BUG' is currently recorded as valid until 10 December 2008, at which point it will need to be renewed with the IP Australia to remain in force.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "Y2K BUG" 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.
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y2K BUG | 75728289 | 602 | 1999-06-14 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y2K I'MOK-DE'BUG, THE OFFICIAL BUG OF THE Y2K | 75730250 | 602 | 1999-07-12 |
| Y2K BUG PROOF RESEARCH HAS NOT YET COMFIRMED THAT WEARING THIS T-SHIRT WILL PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER COMPONENTS, BUT IT COULD NOT HURT. | 75757558 | 606 | 1999-07-09 |
| Y2K BUGS | 75700166 | 602 | 1999-06-01 |
| THE MILLENNIUM Y2K OFFICIAL BUG | 75739748 | 602 | 1999-06-01 |
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 2026-04-26.
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.