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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
GROUND FORCE
Application 832556 · Dead / Expired
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 832556 |
| Status | Dead / Expired |
| Owner | the british broadcasting corporation |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 2000-04-19 |
| Registered | 2001-08-03 |
| Expires | 2010-04-19 |
Is this trademark active?
GROUND FORCE 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 The mark is no longer active and the identifier may be available for new applications.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 5 Nice classes:
Prosecution Timeline
Key events recorded against this trademark at IP Australia, oldest first.
- Protected: 2000-04-19
- Filed: 2000-04-19
- Published: 2000-04-19
- Received by IP Australia: 2000-04-19
- Accepted for registration: 2001-04-04
- Renewal due: 2010-04-19
Applicant
| Name | the british broadcasting corporation |
| Country | GB |
Representative
This trademark is represented by davies collison cave pty ltd, VIC, AU.
About This Trademark
'GROUND FORCE' is a ceased trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by the british broadcasting corporation. The application (832556) was filed on 19 April 2000 and registered on 3 August 2001. The registration is set to expire on 19 April 2010.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 38 (telecommunications services); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 832556 ('GROUND FORCE')?
Australian trademark 832556 for the mark 'GROUND FORCE' in Class 9, 38, 41, 16, 42 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 832556 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 832556 for the mark 'GROUND FORCE' as ceased.
Which Nice classes is Australian trademark 832556 registered under?
Australian trademark 832556 for the mark 'GROUND FORCE' is recorded in Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 38 (telecommunications services); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services).
When was Australian trademark 832556 filed?
Australian trademark 832556 for the mark 'GROUND FORCE' was filed at the IP Australia on 19 April 2000 and registered on 3 August 2001.
When does Australian trademark 832556 need to be renewed?
Australian trademark 832556 for the mark 'GROUND FORCE' is currently recorded as valid until 19 April 2010, at which point it will need to be renewed with the IP Australia to remain in force.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "GROUND FORCE" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Force | UK00912280939 | Dead | 2013-11-05 |
| Ground Force | UK00002623145 | Dead | 2012-05-26 |
| GROUND FORCE | UK00002188294 | Dead | 1999-02-10 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROUND FORCE CONCRETE ADVANCING CONCRETE | MASTERING SOLUTIONS | UK00004318032 | Examination | 2025-12-31 |
| f Ground Force | UK00003421466 | Registered | 2019-08-15 |
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROUND FORCE | 99642576 | 630 | 2026-02-09 |
| GROUND FORCE | 98637576 | 700 | 2024-07-08 |
| GROUND FORCE | 97311530 | 700 | 2022-03-14 |
| GROUND FORCE | 97136950 | 713 | 2021-11-22 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROUND FORCE TECHNOLOGY | 99678322 | 630 | 2026-03-02 |
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.