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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
THE SPHERE
Application UK00000578928 · Dead
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000578928 |
| Status | Dead |
| Owner | Little, Brown Book Group Limited |
| Filed | 1937-07-28 |
| Registered | 1937-07-28 |
| Renewal Due | 2007-07-28 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
THE SPHERE 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 16 — Paper & Printed Matter
Printed publications.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 01.05.15 — Celestial bodies, natural phenomena, geographical maps
- 26.04.00 — Geometrical figures and solids
Timeline
- Filed: 1937-07-28
- First published: 1938-01-05 (Journal 3119)
- Registered: 1937-07-28
- Renewal due: 2007-07-28
About This Trademark
'THE SPHERE' is a dead trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Little, Brown Book Group Limited. The application (UK00000578928) was filed on 28 July 1937 and registered on 28 July 1937. The registration is set to expire on 28 July 2007.
This mark is recorded under Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter).
The trademark is represented by Kilburn & Strode LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'THE SPHERE'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'THE SPHERE' is owned by Little, Brown Book Group Limited.
Is 'THE SPHERE' currently a registered trademark?
No — the UK IPO records the status of 'THE SPHERE' as dead.
What goods or services does 'THE SPHERE' cover?
'THE SPHERE' is registered in Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter). The filed specification reads: Class 16: Printed publications.
When was 'THE SPHERE' first filed?
The application for 'THE SPHERE' was filed on 28 July 1937 and the trademark was registered on 28 July 1937.
When was 'THE SPHERE' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'THE SPHERE' on 5 January 1938.
When does 'THE SPHERE' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'THE SPHERE' is recorded as valid until 28 July 2007, 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 "THE SPHERE" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SPHERE | 97825471 | 688 | 2023-03-06 | — |
| THE SPHERE | 97231737 | 700 | 2022-01-21 | — |
| THE SPHERE | 90501543 | 700 | 2021-02-01 | — |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSIC OF THE SPHERES | 99370028 | 686 | 2025-09-02 | — |
| THE SPHERE ADVANTAGE | 99316718 | 686 | 2025-08-02 | — |
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.