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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
DICTAPHONE
Application UK00000291808 · Dead
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000291808 |
| Status | Dead |
| Owner | Microsoft Corporation |
| Filed | 1907-04-03 |
| Registered | 1907-04-03 |
| Renewal Due | 2025-04-03 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
DICTAPHONE 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 6 — Metal Goods
Compressed gas containers.
Class 9 — Electrical & IT
Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), lifesaving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; coin and counter freed apparatus; talking machines; calculating machines; magnets; electric cables; x-ray apparatus none for medical or surgical use; testing apparatus; batteries; thermometers other than for medical or surgical use.
Class 11 — Lighting & Heating
Electric lighting apparatus.
Class 15 — Musical Instruments
Tuning forks; music tuning apparatus.
Class 16 — Paper & Printed Matter
Drawing instruments; terrestrial and celestial globes; franking machines.
Timeline
- Filed: 1907-04-03
- First published: 1907-05-15 (Journal 1520)
- Registered: 1907-04-03
- Renewal due: 2025-04-03
About This Trademark
'DICTAPHONE' is a dead trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Microsoft Corporation. The application (UK00000291808) was filed on 3 April 1907 and registered on 3 April 1907. The registration is set to expire on 3 April 2025.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 6 (common metals & metal goods); Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 11 (lighting, heating, cooking & refrigeration apparatus); Class 15 (musical instruments); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter).
The trademark is represented by CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'DICTAPHONE'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'DICTAPHONE' is owned by Microsoft Corporation.
Is 'DICTAPHONE' currently a registered trademark?
No — the UK IPO records the status of 'DICTAPHONE' as dead.
Which Nice classes is 'DICTAPHONE' registered under?
'DICTAPHONE' is recorded in Class 6 (common metals & metal goods); Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 11 (lighting, heating, cooking & refrigeration apparatus); Class 15 (musical instruments); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter). The filed specification reads: Class 6: Compressed gas containers. | Class 9: Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), lifesaving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; coin…
When was 'DICTAPHONE' first filed?
The application for 'DICTAPHONE' was filed on 3 April 1907 and the trademark was registered on 3 April 1907.
When was 'DICTAPHONE' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'DICTAPHONE' on 15 May 1907.
When does 'DICTAPHONE' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'DICTAPHONE' is recorded as valid until 3 April 2025, 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 matching "DICTAPHONE" 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. Same-owner matches are flagged where applicant names align across offices.
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DICTAPHONE | 77098384 | 710 | 2007-02-02 | — |
| DICTAPHONE ILEARN SOLUTIONS | 76288445 | 602 | 2001-07-18 | — |
| DICTAPHONE | 75399540 | 710 | 1997-12-03 | — |
| DICTAPHONE | 75183436 | 710 | 1996-10-18 | — |
| DICTAPHONE.COM | 75100660 | 602 | 1996-05-03 | — |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DICTAPHONE | 5331 | protected | 1907-12-04 | — |
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.