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HOVIS
Application UK00000191869 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000191869 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Hovis Limited |
| Company Number | 8846838 |
| Filed | 1895-12-14 |
| Registered | 1895-12-14 |
| Renewal Due | 2027-12-14 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. HOVIS is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2027-12-14. 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.
Timeline
- Filed: 1895-12-14
- First published: 1896-01-15 (Journal 929)
- Registered: 1895-12-14
- Renewal due: 2027-12-14
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 'HOVIS'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'HOVIS' is owned by Hovis Limited.
Is 'HOVIS' currently a registered trademark?
Yes — 'HOVIS' is recorded as registered on the UK IPO register.
Which Nice classes is 'HOVIS' registered under?
'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 'HOVIS' first filed?
The application for 'HOVIS' was filed on 14 December 1895 and the trademark was registered on 14 December 1895.
When was 'HOVIS' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'HOVIS' on 15 January 1896.
When does 'HOVIS' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'HOVIS' is recorded as valid until 14 December 2027, 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.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks with the same or a similar name as "HOVIS" have been found on the following foreign registers. Same-owner matches are flagged where the applicant names align across offices.
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOVITA | 99558318 | 630 | 2025-12-19 | — |
| HOVIBROAN | 99553310 | 630 | 2025-12-17 | — |
| HOVIRAN | 99507169 | 630 | 2025-11-20 | — |
| HOVILONVEN | 99440321 | 680 | 2025-10-13 | — |
| HOVITRA | 99436348 | 680 | 2025-10-10 | — |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOVIS | 167807 | protected | 1961-07-14 | Yes |
| HOVIS | 1003 | ceased | 1906-07-10 | — |
| HOVIS | 193443 | ceased | 1906-07-10 | — |
| HOVIS | 193444 | ceased | 1906-07-10 | — |
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.