MONOPOLY
MONOPOLY is a classic Class 28 mark because it represents board games at both a commercial and cultural level. The name is widely recognised and has a long life in licensing and family entertainment.
UK IPO Record
Brand History & Trademark Analysis
MONOPOLY is a classic Class 28 mark because it represents board games at both a commercial and cultural level. The name is widely recognised and has a long life in licensing and family entertainment. That makes the page richer than a simple toy-brand list.
Nice Class 28 covers games & sporting goods. View all Class 28 trademarks and case studies →
Historical Background
Charles Darrow sold the Monopoly game to Parker Brothers in 1935 for a royalty arrangement. Waddingtons was licensed to produce the UK edition in 1936, replacing Atlantic City locations with London streets. The UK version was secretly used during World War II: the British Secret Service worked with Waddingtons to include escape maps, files, and silk currency inside sets distributed to Allied POWs. Hasbro owns the Monopoly trademark globally.