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HOBSON'S CHOICE
Application UK00000057517 · Dead
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000057517 |
| Status | Dead |
| Owner | Joseph Hobson & Son Limited |
| Filed | 1886-10-08 |
| Registered | 1886-10-08 |
| Renewal Due | 1998-10-08 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
Is this trademark active?
HOBSON'S CHOICE has a current status of Dead.
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.
Class 1 — Chemicals
Chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tartaric acid (as an ingredient in food); anti-ferments for liquors; preservatives and finings for beer and wine; food and drink clarifiers; ferments; neutralizers for fermenting liquors; saccharin (as an ingredient in food); preparations for tenderising foodstuffs.
Class 2 — Paints
Colouring substances for food and liquors.
Class 3 — Cosmetics & Cleaning
Essential oils for food.
Class 5 — Pharmaceuticals
Infants' and invalids' foods; dietetic foods adapted for medical use.
Class 28 — Games & Toys
Fishing bait, natural.
Class 29 — Meat & Dairy
Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extract; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies; jams; fruit puree; eggs; milk and milk products; edible oils and fats.
Class 30 — Coffee, Tea & Bakery
Coffee; tea; cocoa; sugar; rice; tapioca; sago; flour and preparations made from cereals; bread; pastry; confectionery; ices; honey; treacle; salt; mustard; vinegar; sauces; spices; ice.
Class 31 — Agriculture & Pet Food
Foodstuffs of agricultural, horticultural and forestry origin; grains (foodstuffs); fresh fruits and vegetables; foodstuffs for animals; malt.
Class 32 — Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Beverages and preparations for making beverages; fruit juices, fruit syrups and fruit drinks; none being medicated or aerated.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 05.01.00 — Plants
Timeline
- Filed: 1886-10-08
- First published: 1886-12-22 (Journal 456)
- Registered: 1886-10-08
- Renewal due: 1998-10-08
About This Trademark
'HOBSON'S CHOICE' is a dead trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Joseph Hobson & Son Limited. The application (UK00000057517) was filed on 8 October 1886 and registered on 8 October 1886. The registration is set to expire on 8 October 1998.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 1 (chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use); Class 2 (paints, varnishes, lacquers & coatings); Class 3 (cosmetics, cleaning preparations & perfumery); Class 5 (pharmaceuticals & medical preparations); Class 28 (games, toys & sporting goods); Class 29 (meat, fish, preserved foods & dairy); Class 30 (coffee, tea, baked goods & confectionery); Class 31 (agricultural products, fresh produce & pet food); Class 32 (beers & non-alcoholic beverages).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'HOBSON'S CHOICE'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'HOBSON'S CHOICE' is owned by Joseph Hobson & Son Limited.
Is 'HOBSON'S CHOICE' currently a registered trademark?
No — the UK IPO records the status of 'HOBSON'S CHOICE' as dead.
Which Nice classes is 'HOBSON'S CHOICE' registered under?
'HOBSON'S CHOICE' is recorded in Class 1 (chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use); Class 2 (paints, varnishes, lacquers & coatings); Class 3 (cosmetics, cleaning preparations & perfumery); Class 5 (pharmaceuticals & medical preparations); Class 28 (games, toys & sporting goods); Class 29 (meat, fish, preserved foods & dairy); Class 30 (coffee, tea, baked goods & confectionery); Class 31 (agricultural products, fresh produce & pet food); Class 32 (beers & non-alcoholic beverages). The filed specification reads: Class 1: Chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tartaric acid (as an ingredient in food); anti-ferments for liquors; preservatives and finings for beer and wine; food and drink clarifiers; ferments; neutralizers for fermenting liquors; saccharin (as an ingredient in food); preparations for tenderising foodst…
When was 'HOBSON'S CHOICE' first filed?
The application for 'HOBSON'S CHOICE' was filed on 8 October 1886 and the trademark was registered on 8 October 1886.
When was 'HOBSON'S CHOICE' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'HOBSON'S CHOICE' on 22 December 1886.
When does 'HOBSON'S CHOICE' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'HOBSON'S CHOICE' is recorded as valid until 8 October 1998, at which point it will need to be renewed to remain in force.
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.