HOVIS
Is this trademark active?
Yes. HOVIS is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 14 December 2027. 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.
Class 1 — Chemicals
Chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tataric 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; bread products for food; croissants, biscuits, cakes, pastries; pastry pies, pasties and sausage rolls; 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.
Application timeline
- Filed: 14 December 1895
- First published: 15 January 1896 (Journal 929)
- Registered: 14 December 1895
- Renewal due: 14 December 2027
About This Trademark
'HOVIS' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Hovis Limited. The application (UK00000191869) was filed on 14 December 1895 and registered on 14 December 1895. The registration is set to expire on 14 December 2027.
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).
The trademark is represented by Walker Morris LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00000191869 ('HOVIS')?
UK trademark UK00000191869 for the mark 'HOVIS' in Class 1, 2, 3, 5, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by Hovis Limited. This covers one specific UK trademark record only — the same brand name may be owned by different parties in other classes, other countries, or as separate registrations.
Is UK trademark UK00000191869 currently a registered trademark?
Yes — the UK IPO records UK trademark UK00000191869 for the mark 'HOVIS' as registered.
Which Nice classes is UK trademark UK00000191869 registered under?
UK trademark UK00000191869 for the mark 'HOVIS' 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; tataric 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 foodstu…
When was UK trademark UK00000191869 filed?
UK trademark UK00000191869 for the mark 'HOVIS' was filed at the UK IPO on 14 December 1895 and registered on 14 December 1895.
When was UK trademark UK00000191869 published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised UK trademark UK00000191869 for the mark 'HOVIS' on 15 January 1896.
When does UK trademark UK00000191869 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00000191869 for the mark 'HOVIS' is currently recorded as valid until 14 December 2027, at which point it will need to be renewed with the UK IPO 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.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "HOVIS"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.
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOVISSame applicant | 79314834 | 700 | 2021-06-01 |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOVISSame applicant | 167807 | protected | 1961-07-14 |
| HOVISSame applicant | 167806 | protected | 1961-07-14 |
Data Source
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.
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