ESSO
Is this trademark active?
Yes. ESSO is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 4 May 2028. 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 4 — Lubricants & Fuels
Fuel oils, spirits being fuel, lubricating oils and lubricating greases, all for internal combustion engines.
Application timeline
- Filed: 4 May 1938
- First published: 2 November 1938 (Journal 3162)
- Registered: 4 May 1938
- Renewal due: 4 May 2028
About This Trademark
'ESSO' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Exxon Mobil Corporation. The application (UK00000585313) was filed on 4 May 1938 and registered on 4 May 1938. The registration is set to expire on 4 May 2028.
This mark is recorded under Class 4 (lubricants, fuels & illuminants).
The trademark is represented by D Young & Co LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00000585313 ('ESSO')?
UK trademark UK00000585313 for the mark 'ESSO' in Class 4 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by Exxon Mobil Corporation. 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 UK00000585313 currently a registered trademark?
Yes — the UK IPO records UK trademark UK00000585313 for the mark 'ESSO' as registered.
Which goods or services does UK trademark UK00000585313 cover?
UK trademark UK00000585313 for the mark 'ESSO' is registered in Class 4 (lubricants, fuels & illuminants). The filed specification reads: Class 4: Fuel oils, spirits being fuel, lubricating oils and lubricating greases, all for internal combustion engines.
When was UK trademark UK00000585313 filed?
UK trademark UK00000585313 for the mark 'ESSO' was filed at the UK IPO on 4 May 1938 and registered on 4 May 1938.
When was UK trademark UK00000585313 published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised UK trademark UK00000585313 for the mark 'ESSO' on 2 November 1938.
When does UK trademark UK00000585313 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00000585313 for the mark 'ESSO' is currently recorded as valid until 4 May 2028, 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 "ESSO"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.
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESSOSame applicant | 1958905 | protected | 2018-10-01 |
| ESSOSame applicant | 337224 | protected | 1979-08-30 |
| ESSOSame applicant | 337225 | protected | 1979-08-30 |
| ESSOSame applicant | 337221 | protected | 1979-08-30 |
| ESSOSame applicant | 337226 | protected | 1979-08-30 |
Data Source
United Kingdom (Intellectual Property Office)
UK trademark data is supplied by the Intellectual Property Office under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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.