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Japanese Trademark — JPO
nafion
ナフィオン
Application 1972045781 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | 1972045781 |
| Registration Number | 1174252 |
| Status | Registered |
| Mark (romanized) | nafion |
| Mark (native) | ナフィオン |
| Mark Type | domestic |
| Filed | 1972-04-05 |
| Registered | 1975-12-15 |
| Expires | 2035-12-15 |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. nafion is a currently registered Japanese trademark, with renewal due on 2035-12-15. It is protected under the Japanese Trademark Act (商標法) and can be enforced against infringing uses in Japan.
Nice Classification
This trademark covers 2 Nice classes:
Timeline
- Filed: 1972-04-05
- Registered: 1975-12-15
- Renewal due: 2035-12-15
About This Trademark
'nafion' is a registered trademark on the Japan Patent Office register, owned by an unrecorded applicant. The application (1972045781) was filed on 5 April 1972 and registered on 15 December 1975. The registration is set to expire on 15 December 2035.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 1 (chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use); Class 17 (rubber, plastics & insulating materials), specifically covering: NAFION
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Japanese trademark 1972045781 ('nafion')?
Japanese trademark 1972045781 for the mark 'nafion' in Class 1, 17 is recorded on the Japan Patent Office register as owned by an unrecorded applicant. This covers one specific Japanese trademark record only — the same brand name may be owned by different parties in other classes, other countries, or as separate registrations.
Is Japanese trademark 1972045781 currently a registered trademark?
Yes — the Japan Patent Office records Japanese trademark 1972045781 for the mark 'nafion' as registered.
Which Nice classes is Japanese trademark 1972045781 registered under?
Japanese trademark 1972045781 for the mark 'nafion' is recorded in Class 1 (chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use); Class 17 (rubber, plastics & insulating materials).
When was Japanese trademark 1972045781 filed?
Japanese trademark 1972045781 for the mark 'nafion' was filed at the Japan Patent Office on 5 April 1972 and registered on 15 December 1975.
When does Japanese trademark 1972045781 need to be renewed?
Japanese trademark 1972045781 for the mark 'nafion' is currently recorded as valid until 15 December 2035, at which point it will need to be renewed with the Japan Patent Office to remain in force.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "nafion" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAFION | UK00915849565 | Registered | 2016-09-22 |
| NAFION | UK00001321595 | Dead | 1987-09-16 |
| NAFION | UK00001321596 | Registered | 1987-09-16 |
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYDROGEN THROUGH NAFION | 98247720 | 606 | 2023-10-31 |
| POWERED THROUGH NAFION | 97267953 | 606 | 2022-02-15 |
| HYDROGEN THROUGH NAFION | 97267995 | 606 | 2022-02-15 |
| NAFION | 73774999 | 800 | 1989-01-17 |
| NAFION | 73700497 | 800 | 1987-12-11 |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAFION | 472462 | protected | 1987-09-10 |
| NAFION | 472463 | protected | 1987-09-10 |
Data Source
Japan (Japan Patent Office)
Japanese trademark data is supplied by the Japan Patent Office (JPO) via the JPO open bulk data release. Official government publications in Japan are not subject to copyright under Article 13 of the Japanese Copyright Act. Local copy last synchronised on 2026-05-02.
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.
Australia (IP Australia)
Australian trademark data is supplied by IP Australia (via IPGOD / IP RAPID) under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.
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.