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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
FLEX DIRECT
Application 854022 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 854022 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | glaxosmithkline consumer healthcare uk ip limited |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 2000-10-18 |
| Registered | 2003-01-13 |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. FLEX DIRECT 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.
- Protected: 2000-10-18
- Received by IP Australia: 2000-10-18
- Filed: 2000-10-18
- Published: 2000-10-18
- Accepted for registration: 2002-08-30
Applicant
| Name | glaxosmithkline consumer healthcare uk ip limited |
| Country | GB |
Representative
This trademark is represented by aj park, NZ.
About This Trademark
'FLEX DIRECT' is a protected trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by glaxosmithkline consumer healthcare uk ip limited. The application (854022) was filed on 18 October 2000 and registered on 13 January 2003.
This mark is recorded under Class 21 (household utensils & containers).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 854022 ('FLEX DIRECT')?
Australian trademark 854022 for the mark 'FLEX DIRECT' in Class 21 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by glaxosmithkline consumer healthcare uk ip 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 854022 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 854022 for the mark 'FLEX DIRECT' as protected.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 854022 cover?
Australian trademark 854022 for the mark 'FLEX DIRECT' is registered in Class 21, which covers household utensils & containers.
When was Australian trademark 854022 filed?
Australian trademark 854022 for the mark 'FLEX DIRECT' was filed at the IP Australia on 18 October 2000 and registered on 13 January 2003.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "FLEX DIRECT" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLEX DIRECT | UK00002467847 | Registered | 2007-09-26 |
| FLEX DIRECT | UK00901547900 | Registered | 2000-03-09 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-FLEX DIRECT | UK00910615524 | Dead | 2012-02-03 |
| FLEX 'N' DIRECTSame applicant | UK00902122539 | DO-NOT-DISPLAY | 2001-03-08 |
| FLEX 'N' DIRECT | UK00002028717 | Registered | 1995-07-28 |
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 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.