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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
THE OBSERVER
Application 881365 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 881365 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | guardian news and media limited |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 2001-07-04 |
| Registered | 2003-07-18 |
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.
Prosecution Timeline
Key events recorded against this trademark at IP Australia, oldest first.
- Protected: 2001-07-04
- Published: 2001-07-04
- Received by IP Australia: 2001-07-04
- Filed: 2001-07-04
- Accepted for registration: 2003-03-24
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 guardian news and media limited. The application (881365) was filed on 4 July 2001 and registered on 18 July 2003.
This mark is recorded under Class 35 (advertising, business management & retail services).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 881365 ('THE OBSERVER')?
Australian trademark 881365 for the mark 'THE OBSERVER' in Class 35 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by guardian news and media 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 881365 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 881365 for the mark 'THE OBSERVER' as protected.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 881365 cover?
Australian trademark 881365 for the mark 'THE OBSERVER' is registered in Class 35, which covers advertising, business management & retail services.
When was Australian trademark 881365 filed?
Australian trademark 881365 for the mark 'THE OBSERVER' was filed at the IP Australia on 4 July 2001 and registered on 18 July 2003.
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 OBSERVER | 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.