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Australian Trademark — IP Australia
THE BUZZ
Application 972191 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 972191 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | the herald and weekly times pty limited |
| Type | trade_mark |
| Filed | 2003-09-26 |
| Registered | 2006-02-20 |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. THE BUZZ 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.
- Published: 2003-09-26
- Received by IP Australia: 2003-09-26
- Filed: 2003-09-26
- Protected: 2003-09-26
- Accepted for registration: 2005-10-27
Applicant
| Name | the herald and weekly times pty limited |
| ABN | 49004113937 |
| State | VIC |
| Country | AU |
Representative
This trademark is represented by allens patent & trade mark attorneys, VIC, AU.
About This Trademark
'THE BUZZ' is a protected trademark on the IP Australia register, owned by the herald and weekly times pty limited. The application (972191) was filed on 26 September 2003 and registered on 20 February 2006.
This mark is recorded under Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Australian trademark 972191 ('THE BUZZ')?
Australian trademark 972191 for the mark 'THE BUZZ' in Class 16 is recorded on the IP Australia register as owned by the herald and weekly times pty 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 972191 currently a registered trademark?
No — the IP Australia records the status of Australian trademark 972191 for the mark 'THE BUZZ' as protected.
Which goods or services does Australian trademark 972191 cover?
Australian trademark 972191 for the mark 'THE BUZZ' is registered in Class 16, which covers paper, cardboard & printed matter.
When was Australian trademark 972191 filed?
Australian trademark 972191 for the mark 'THE BUZZ' was filed at the IP Australia on 26 September 2003 and registered on 20 February 2006.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "THE BUZZ" 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 BUZZ | UK00915992407 | Registered | 2016-11-02 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch the Buzz | UK00004378965 | Examination | 2026-04-27 |
| JOIN THE HIVE BUZZ BUSINESS NETWORKING | UK00004365669 | Application Published | 2026-03-30 |
| What's the Buzz? | UK00003615385 | Registered | 2021-03-24 |
| BUZZ | UK00003600272 | Registered | 2021-02-24 |
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.
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.