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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
JOHN O'GROATS
Application UK00000600864 · Removed
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000600864 |
| Status | Removed |
| Owner | The Drambuie Liqueur Company Limited |
| Filed | 1938-09-05 |
| Registered | 1938-09-05 |
| Renewal Due | 2011-09-05 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
JOHN O'GROATS has a current status of Removed.
Mark Details (as filed at the IPO)
Mark description / limitation
It is a condition of registration that the Mark shall be used only on Scotch liqueur whisky produced in Caithness-shire.
Disclaimer
Registration of this mark shall give no right to the exclusive use, either separately or combination, of the words "John O'Groats" and "Scots".
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 33 — Alcoholic Beverages
Scotch liqueur whisky.++The proprietors agree that it shall be a condition of registration that the Mark shall be used only on Scotch Liqueur Whisky produced in Caithness-shire.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 24.01.17 — Heraldry, coins, emblems, symbols
- 25.01.15 — Ornamental motifs, surfaces or backgrounds with ornaments
Timeline
- Filed: 1938-09-05
- First published: 1939-05-24 (Journal 3191)
- Registered: 1938-09-05
- Renewal due: 2011-09-05
About This Trademark
'JOHN O'GROATS' is a removed trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by The Drambuie Liqueur Company Limited. The application (UK00000600864) was filed on 5 September 1938 and registered on 5 September 1938. The registration is set to expire on 5 September 2011.
This mark is recorded under Class 33 (alcoholic beverages (except beers)), specifically covering: It is a condition of registration that the Mark shall be used only on Scotch liqueur whisky produced in Caithness-shire.
The trademark is represented by Marks & Clerk LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00000600864 ('JOHN O'GROATS')?
UK trademark UK00000600864 for the mark 'JOHN O'GROATS' in Class 33 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by The Drambuie Liqueur Company Limited. 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 UK00000600864 currently a registered trademark?
No — the UK IPO records the status of UK trademark UK00000600864 for the mark 'JOHN O'GROATS' as removed.
Which goods or services does UK trademark UK00000600864 cover?
UK trademark UK00000600864 for the mark 'JOHN O'GROATS' is registered in Class 33 (alcoholic beverages (except beers)). The filed specification reads: Class 33: Scotch liqueur whisky.++The proprietors agree that it shall be a condition of registration that the Mark shall be used only on Scotch Liqueur Whisky produced in Caithness-shire.
When was UK trademark UK00000600864 filed?
UK trademark UK00000600864 for the mark 'JOHN O'GROATS' was filed at the UK IPO on 5 September 1938 and registered on 5 September 1938.
When was UK trademark UK00000600864 published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised UK trademark UK00000600864 for the mark 'JOHN O'GROATS' on 24 May 1939.
When does UK trademark UK00000600864 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00000600864 for the mark 'JOHN O'GROATS' is currently recorded as valid until 5 September 2011, 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.
Data Source
United Kingdom (Intellectual Property Office)
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.