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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
SIGNAL
Application UK00000684804 · Dead
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000684804 |
| Status | Dead |
| Owner | Unilever Plc |
| Company Number | 00041424 |
| Filed | 1949-12-16 |
| Registered | 1949-12-16 |
| Renewal Due | 1998-12-16 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
SIGNAL 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 3 — Cosmetics & Cleaning
Soaps, detergents (not for use in industrial processes) and preparations for laundry purposes.
Timeline
- Filed: 1949-12-16
- First published: 1950-03-08 (Journal 3752)
- Registered: 1949-12-16
- Renewal due: 1998-12-16
About This Trademark
'SIGNAL' is a dead trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Unilever Plc. The application (UK00000684804) was filed on 16 December 1949 and registered on 16 December 1949. The registration is set to expire on 16 December 1998.
This mark is recorded under Class 3 (cosmetics, cleaning preparations & perfumery).
The trademark is represented by Unilever U.K. Limited - Legal Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'SIGNAL'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'SIGNAL' is owned by Unilever Plc.
Is 'SIGNAL' currently a registered trademark?
No — the UK IPO records the status of 'SIGNAL' as dead.
What goods or services does 'SIGNAL' cover?
'SIGNAL' is registered in Class 3 (cosmetics, cleaning preparations & perfumery). The filed specification reads: Class 3: Soaps, detergents (not for use in industrial processes) and preparations for laundry purposes.
When was 'SIGNAL' first filed?
The application for 'SIGNAL' was filed on 16 December 1949 and the trademark was registered on 16 December 1949.
When was 'SIGNAL' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'SIGNAL' on 8 March 1950.
When does 'SIGNAL' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'SIGNAL' is recorded as valid until 16 December 1998, 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 "SIGNAL" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUE SIGNAL | 99678461 | 630 | 2026-03-02 | — |
| SIGNAL BEADS | 99678478 | 630 | 2026-03-02 | — |
| INVARIANT SIGNAL | 99659939 | 630 | 2026-02-19 | — |
| SIGNAL PRO | 99661241 | 630 | 2026-02-19 | — |
| CLEAR SIGNAL ADVISORY | 99654483 | 630 | 2026-02-16 | — |
Japan — Japan (Japan Patent Office)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The designation consists of the word elements "alem.ai", to the left of the text is a circle consisting of several concentric arcs forming a shape reminiscent of a sound or signal. | 2025360308 | 00 | 2025-08-14 | — |
| The word mark "URF" appears in black, and the logo mark is in blue with white signal strength bars. | 2025354677 | 00 | 2025-04-10 | — |
| The mark consists of a triangle with an exclamation point centered within the triangle, with three curved wireless signal waves emanating out from each point of the triangle. | 2024359910 | 00 | 2024-08-29 | — |
| The mark consists of the words "EMERGENCY SAFETY SOLUTIONS" with the "A" in "SAFETY" being a triangle, a vertical line is to the left separating a triangle with an exclamation point centered within the triangle with three curved wireless signal waves emanating out from each point of the triangle. | 2024359991 | 00 | 2024-08-29 | — |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 2025362981 | 00 | 2025-10-16 | — |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SIGNAL METHOD | 2629643 | published | 2026-02-22 | — |
| Lost signal | 2573313 | accepted | 2025-08-12 | — |
| Glass Empty - The Suicide Prevention Signal | 2493349 | protected | 2024-10-24 | — |
| Smoke Signal News | 2385791 | protected | 2023-09-04 | — |
| SIGNAL SCOUT | 2291364 | protected | 2022-08-04 | — |
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.