CASTROL
Castrol has been registered as a UK trademark for lubricants and motor oils since the early 1900s. The name derives from castor oil, the base ingredient in the company's original formulations.
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Brand History & Trademark Analysis
Castrol has been registered as a UK trademark for lubricants and motor oils since the early 1900s. The name derives from castor oil, the base ingredient in the company's original formulations. Founded in London in 1899 as CC Wakefield & Co, the company became Castrol Limited and built its reputation through motorsport sponsorship. Now owned by BP, the mark remains a dominant force in Class 4.
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Historical Background
The Wakefield Oil Company was founded by Charles Cheers Wakefield in Cheapside, London, in 1899. The Castrol brand was introduced in 1909 after researchers improved lubricant performance by adding castor oil — the name is a contraction of "castor oil." By 1960, the Castrol brand had eclipsed the parent company name, prompting CC Wakefield & Company to rebrand entirely as Castrol Limited. BP Amoco acquired Castrol in 2000.