ZIPPO
Is this trademark active?
Yes. ZIPPO is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 9 February 2037. 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 34 — Tobacco
Pyrophoric lighters; all included in class 34.
Application timeline
- Filed: 9 February 1937
- First published: 16 March 1938 (Journal 3129)
- Registered: 9 February 1937
- Renewal due: 9 February 2037
About This Trademark
'ZIPPO' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Zippo Manufacturing Company. The application (UK00000575041) was filed on 9 February 1937 and registered on 9 February 1937. The registration is set to expire on 9 February 2027.
This mark is recorded under Class 34 (tobacco, smoking articles & matches).
The trademark is represented by Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00000575041 ('ZIPPO')?
UK trademark UK00000575041 for the mark 'ZIPPO' in Class 34 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by Zippo Manufacturing Company. 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 UK00000575041 currently a registered trademark?
Yes — the UK IPO records UK trademark UK00000575041 for the mark 'ZIPPO' as registered.
Which goods or services does UK trademark UK00000575041 cover?
UK trademark UK00000575041 for the mark 'ZIPPO' is registered in Class 34 (tobacco, smoking articles & matches). The filed specification reads: Class 34: Pyrophoric lighters; all included in class 34.
When was UK trademark UK00000575041 filed?
UK trademark UK00000575041 for the mark 'ZIPPO' was filed at the UK IPO on 9 February 1937 and registered on 9 February 1937.
When was UK trademark UK00000575041 published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised UK trademark UK00000575041 for the mark 'ZIPPO' on 16 March 1938.
When does UK trademark UK00000575041 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00000575041 for the mark 'ZIPPO' is currently recorded as valid until 9 February 2037, 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 "ZIPPO"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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIPPOSame applicant | 99514888 | 688 | 2025-11-25 |
| ZIPPOSame applicant | 97452249 | 700 | 2022-06-10 |
| ZIPPOSame applicant | 97335425 | 602 | 2022-03-29 |
| ZIPPOSame applicant | 88452956 | 702 | 2019-05-30 |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIPPOSame applicant | 1971635 | protected | 2018-11-22 |
| ZIPPOSame applicant | 1684523 | protected | 2015-03-31 |
| ZIPPOSame applicant | 1016905 | protected | 2004-08-20 |
| ZIPPOSame applicant | 910702 | withdrawn | 2002-04-26 |
| ZIPPOSame applicant | 899227 | protected | 2001-12-24 |
| ZIPPOSame applicant | 975994 | protected | 2003-10-30 |
| ZIPPOSame applicant | 603698 | ceased | 1993-06-03 |
| ZIPPOSame applicant | 594069 | ceased | 1993-01-14 |
| ZIPPOSame applicant | 678422 | ceased | 1995-11-20 |
| ZIPPOSame applicant | 603699 | protected | 1993-06-03 |
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.
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.