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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
Esquire
Application UK00000604173 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000604173 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Hearst Communications, Inc. |
| Filed | 1939-01-27 |
| Registered | 1939-01-27 |
| Renewal Due | 2032-01-27 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. Esquire is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2032-01-27. 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 16 — Paper & Printed Matter
Printed matter, books and cardboard articles not included in other classes.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 27.08.00 — Forms of writing, numerals
Timeline
- Filed: 1939-01-27
- First published: 1939-08-23 (Journal 3204)
- Registered: 1939-01-27
- Renewal due: 2032-01-27
About This Trademark
'Esquire' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Hearst Communications, Inc.. The application (UK00000604173) was filed on 27 January 1939 and registered on 27 January 1939. The registration is set to expire on 27 January 2032.
This mark is recorded under Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter).
The trademark is represented by Potter Clarkson LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'Esquire'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'Esquire' is owned by Hearst Communications, Inc..
Is 'Esquire' currently a registered trademark?
Yes — 'Esquire' is recorded as registered on the UK IPO register.
What goods or services does 'Esquire' cover?
'Esquire' is registered in Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter). The filed specification reads: Class 16: Printed matter, books and cardboard articles not included in other classes.
When was 'Esquire' first filed?
The application for 'Esquire' was filed on 27 January 1939 and the trademark was registered on 27 January 1939.
When was 'Esquire' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'Esquire' on 23 August 1939.
When does 'Esquire' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'Esquire' is recorded as valid until 27 January 2032, 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 "Esquire" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESQUIRE ASPIRE ATTIRE | 99629469 | 630 | 2026-02-02 | — |
| ESQUIRE | 99597140 | 630 | 2026-01-15 | Yes |
| ESQUIRE | 99594409 | 630 | 2026-01-14 | Yes |
| ESQUIRE SOUNDZ | 99572945 | 630 | 2025-12-31 | — |
| ESQUIRE INTERACTIVE | 99527155 | 630 | 2025-12-03 | — |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR SCEATS ESQUIRE | 2263636 | lapsed | 2022-04-14 | — |
| ESQUIRE MAG | 2220026 | protected | 2021-10-14 | Yes |
| ESQUIRE | 1807454 | protected | 2016-11-07 | Yes |
| Esquire by Industrie | 1804072 | lapsed | 2016-10-20 | — |
| ESQUIRE PROPERTY GROUP | 1620747 | ceased | 2014-05-05 | — |
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.