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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
MILKY WAY
Application UK00000543798 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000543798 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Limited |
| Filed | 1933-08-16 |
| Registered | 1933-08-16 |
| Renewal Due | 2033-08-16 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. MILKY WAY is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2033-08-16. 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 30 — Coffee, Tea & Bakery
Toffee, chocolate toffee and sweetmeats with chocolate centres.
Timeline
- Filed: 1933-08-16
- First published: 1933-09-13 (Journal 2894)
- Registered: 1933-08-16
- Renewal due: 2033-08-16
About This Trademark
'MILKY WAY' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Limited. The application (UK00000543798) was filed on 16 August 1933 and registered on 16 August 1933. The registration is set to expire on 16 August 2033.
This mark is recorded under Class 30 (coffee, tea, baked goods & confectionery).
The trademark is represented by Hogan Lovells International LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'MILKY WAY'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'MILKY WAY' is owned by Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Limited.
Is 'MILKY WAY' currently a registered trademark?
Yes — 'MILKY WAY' is recorded as registered on the UK IPO register.
What goods or services does 'MILKY WAY' cover?
'MILKY WAY' is registered in Class 30 (coffee, tea, baked goods & confectionery). The filed specification reads: Class 30: Toffee, chocolate toffee and sweetmeats with chocolate centres.
When was 'MILKY WAY' first filed?
The application for 'MILKY WAY' was filed on 16 August 1933 and the trademark was registered on 16 August 1933.
When was 'MILKY WAY' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'MILKY WAY' on 13 September 1933.
When does 'MILKY WAY' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'MILKY WAY' is recorded as valid until 16 August 2033, 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 "MILKY WAY" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILKY WAY | 99595869 | 630 | 2026-01-15 | — |
| HONEY IN THE MILKY WAY | 79444211 | 630 | 2026-01-07 | — |
| MILKY WAY | 99477576 | 686 | 2025-11-04 | — |
| MILKY WAY IDLE | 99404268 | 641 | 2025-09-21 | — |
| MILKY WAY LIGHTS | 99078376 | 700 | 2025-03-11 | — |
Japan — Japan (Japan Patent Office)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 2025355648 | 00 | 2025-05-01 | — |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILKY WAY MIGRATION | 2254563 | protected | 2022-03-08 | — |
| Go on your milky way | 2180938 | protected | 2021-05-22 | — |
| MILKY WAY STRAWBERRY SURPRISE | 1266664 | withdrawn | 2008-10-10 | — |
| A LITTLE BIT OF MILKY WAY | 1225812 | protected | 2008-02-22 | — |
| The Milky Way Cafe | 995133 | ceased | 2004-03-26 | — |
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.