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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
BLACKFRIAR
Application UK00000663420 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000663420 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Tor Coatings Limited |
| Filed | 1947-10-20 |
| Registered | 1947-10-20 |
| Renewal Due | 2026-10-20 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. BLACKFRIAR is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2026-10-20. 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 2 — Paints
Gloss paints, varnish paints, enamels (in the nature of paints), varnishes (other than insulating varnish) and lacquers.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 02.01.03 — Human beings
Timeline
- Filed: 1947-10-20
- First published: 1951-02-07 (Journal 3793)
- Registered: 1947-10-20
- Renewal due: 2026-10-20
About This Trademark
'BLACKFRIAR' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Tor Coatings Limited. The application (UK00000663420) was filed on 20 October 1947 and registered on 20 October 1947. The registration is set to expire on 20 October 2026.
This mark is recorded under Class 2 (paints, varnishes, lacquers & coatings).
The trademark is represented by Murgitroyd & Company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00000663420 ('BLACKFRIAR')?
UK trademark UK00000663420 for the mark 'BLACKFRIAR' in Class 2 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by Tor Coatings 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 UK00000663420 currently a registered trademark?
Yes — the UK IPO records UK trademark UK00000663420 for the mark 'BLACKFRIAR' as registered.
Which goods or services does UK trademark UK00000663420 cover?
UK trademark UK00000663420 for the mark 'BLACKFRIAR' is registered in Class 2 (paints, varnishes, lacquers & coatings). The filed specification reads: Class 2: Gloss paints, varnish paints, enamels (in the nature of paints), varnishes (other than insulating varnish) and lacquers.
When was UK trademark UK00000663420 filed?
UK trademark UK00000663420 for the mark 'BLACKFRIAR' was filed at the UK IPO on 20 October 1947 and registered on 20 October 1947.
When was UK trademark UK00000663420 published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised UK trademark UK00000663420 for the mark 'BLACKFRIAR' on 7 February 1951.
When does UK trademark UK00000663420 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00000663420 for the mark 'BLACKFRIAR' is currently recorded as valid until 20 October 2026, 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 "BLACKFRIAR" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKFRIAR PUB | 86824785 | 710 | 2015-11-18 |
| BLACKFRIAR · PUB · | 86824970 | 710 | 2015-11-18 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKFRIARS RESEARCH | 87522012 | 702 | 2017-07-10 |
| PLYMOUTH GIN TRADE MARK IN 1620 THE MAYFLOWER SET SAIL FROM PLYMOUTH ON A JOURNEY OF HOPE AND DISCOVERY BATCH DISTILLED IN THE ORIGINAL VICTORIAN COPPER STILL AT BLACKFRIARS DISTILLERY PROTECTED STATUS COATES & CO | 79100498 | 706 | 2011-07-06 |
| BLACKFRIARS ASSET MANAGEMENT | 77663084 | 605 | 2009-02-04 |
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.
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.