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THE METROPOLITAN
Application UK00000038657 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000038657 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | J. Hudson & Co. (Whistles) Limited |
| Filed | 1884-07-21 |
| Registered | 1884-07-21 |
| Renewal Due | 2036-07-21 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. THE METROPOLITAN is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2036-07-21. It is protected under UK intellectual property law and can be enforced against infringing uses.
Goods & Services
The specification below is taken directly from the filed record at the UK IPO for each Nice class this trademark is registered in.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 27.08.00 — Forms of writing, numerals
Timeline
- Filed: 1884-07-21
- First published: 1884-08-20 (Journal 334)
- Registered: 1884-07-21
- Renewal due: 2036-07-21
About This Trademark
'THE METROPOLITAN' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by J. Hudson & Co. (Whistles) Limited. The application (UK00000038657) was filed on 21 July 1884 and registered on 21 July 1884. The registration is set to expire on 21 July 2036.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 15 (musical instruments).
The trademark is represented by N E Parker & Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'THE METROPOLITAN'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'THE METROPOLITAN' is owned by J. Hudson & Co. (Whistles) Limited.
Is 'THE METROPOLITAN' currently a registered trademark?
Yes — 'THE METROPOLITAN' is recorded as registered on the UK IPO register.
Which Nice classes is 'THE METROPOLITAN' registered under?
'THE METROPOLITAN' is recorded in Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 15 (musical instruments). The filed specification reads: Class 9: Whistles of brass for use as alarms or signals. | Class 15: Whistles of brass for use as musical instruments.
When was 'THE METROPOLITAN' first filed?
The application for 'THE METROPOLITAN' was filed on 21 July 1884 and the trademark was registered on 21 July 1884.
When was 'THE METROPOLITAN' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'THE METROPOLITAN' on 20 August 1884.
When does 'THE METROPOLITAN' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'THE METROPOLITAN' is recorded as valid until 21 July 2036, at which point it will need to be renewed to remain in force.
Attorney of Record
This trademark has an attorney of record listed on the UK register. The firm has not yet claimed its listing on Trademark Dashboard.
Data Source
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.