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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
THE OBSERVER
Application 792562 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 792562 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | tortoise media ltd |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 1999-04-29 |
| Registered | 2002-06-24 |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. THE OBSERVER is a currently protected Australian trademark. It is enforceable under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) in Australia.
Nice Classification
This trademark covers 11 Nice classes:
- Class 35 — Advertising & Business
- Class 9 — Electrical & IT
- Class 38 — Telecommunications
- Class 1 — Chemicals
- Class 16 — Paper & Printed Matter
- Class 42 — Scientific & IT Services
- Class 25 — Clothing & Footwear
- Class 36 — Financial Services
- Class 41 — Education & Entertainment
- Class 28 — Games & Toys
- Class 18 — Leather & Luggage
Prosecution Timeline
Key events recorded against this trademark at IP Australia, oldest first.
- Protected: 1999-04-29
- Published: 1999-04-29
- Received by IP Australia: 1999-04-29
- Filed: 1999-04-29
- Accepted for registration: 2002-02-22
Applicant
| Name | tortoise media ltd |
| Country | GB |
Representative
This trademark is represented by gilbert tobin lawyers, NSW, AU.
About This Trademark
'THE OBSERVER' is a protected trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by tortoise media ltd. The application (792562) was filed on 29 April 1999 and registered on 24 June 2002.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 35 (advertising, business management & retail services); Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 38 (telecommunications services); Class 1 (chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services); Class 25 (clothing, footwear & headgear); Class 36 (insurance & financial services); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services); Class 28 (games, toys & sporting goods); Class 18 (leather, luggage & bags).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 792562 ('THE OBSERVER')?
Australian trademark 792562 for the mark 'THE OBSERVER' in Class 35, 9, 38, 1, 16, 42, 25, 36, 41, 28, 18 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by tortoise media ltd. 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 792562 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 792562 for the mark 'THE OBSERVER' as protected.
Which Nice classes is Australian trademark 792562 registered under?
Australian trademark 792562 for the mark 'THE OBSERVER' is recorded in Class 35 (advertising, business management & retail services); Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 38 (telecommunications services); Class 1 (chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services); Class 25 (clothing, footwear & headgear); Class 36 (insurance & financial services); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services); Class 28 (games, toys & sporting goods); Class 18 (leather, luggage & bags).
When was Australian trademark 792562 filed?
Australian trademark 792562 for the mark 'THE OBSERVER' was filed at the IP Australia on 29 April 1999 and registered on 24 June 2002.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "THE OBSERVER" 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 OBSERVERSame applicant | UK00911311776 | Registered | 2012-10-31 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| the fashion observer | UK00004323992 | Registered | 2026-01-14 |
| The Observer Effect | UK00003392891 | Registered | 2019-04-17 |
| Legnaia cooperativa agricola dal 1903 Una Passione Secolare | UK00801405648 | Registered | 2017-06-15 |
| The Armagh Observer | UK00003241074 | Surrendered | 2016-06-10 |
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.
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.