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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
POLAROID
Application UK00000688362 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000688362 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Polaroid IP B.V. |
| Filed | 1950-04-19 |
| Registered | 1950-04-19 |
| Renewal Due | 2029-04-19 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. POLAROID is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2029-04-19. 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 1 — Chemicals
Sensitized photographic film and sensitized photographic paper.
Timeline
- Filed: 1950-04-19
- First published: 1951-06-06 (Journal 3810)
- Registered: 1950-04-19
- Renewal due: 2029-04-19
About This Trademark
'POLAROID' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Polaroid IP B.V.. The application (UK00000688362) was filed on 19 April 1950 and registered on 19 April 1950. The registration is set to expire on 19 April 2029.
This mark is recorded under Class 1 (chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use).
The trademark is represented by Novagraaf UK (Manchester).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'POLAROID'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'POLAROID' is owned by Polaroid IP B.V..
Is 'POLAROID' currently a registered trademark?
Yes — 'POLAROID' is recorded as registered on the UK IPO register.
What goods or services does 'POLAROID' cover?
'POLAROID' is registered in Class 1 (chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use). The filed specification reads: Class 1: Sensitized photographic film and sensitized photographic paper.
When was 'POLAROID' first filed?
The application for 'POLAROID' was filed on 19 April 1950 and the trademark was registered on 19 April 1950.
When was 'POLAROID' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'POLAROID' on 6 June 1951.
When does 'POLAROID' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'POLAROID' is recorded as valid until 19 April 2029, 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 "POLAROID" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLAROID | 79443657 | 630 | 2025-12-23 | Yes |
| POLAROID FLIP | 79418542 | 661 | 2025-01-31 | Yes |
| POLAROID | 79381946 | 700 | 2023-08-31 | Yes |
| POLAROID | 79369026 | 700 | 2022-12-12 | Yes |
| POLAROID SPARK | 88907005 | 606 | 2020-05-08 | Yes |
Japan — Japan (Japan Patent Office)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A pixel design to the left of the word POLAROID. | 2006354141 | M1 | 2006-06-15 | — |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 2024352402 | 00 | 2024-03-07 | Yes |
| — | 2023356339 | 00 | 2023-05-11 | Yes |
| — | 2005355784 | 00 | 2005-09-15 | Yes |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLAROID | 1075079 | protected | 2005-09-15 | — |
| POLAROID IMAGE | 981783 | ceased | 2003-12-11 | — |
| POLAROID ONE | 942287 | ceased | 2003-02-04 | — |
| POLAROID DESIGN-A-CARD | 829451 | ceased | 2000-03-28 | — |
| POLAROID GO | 756720 | ceased | 1998-03-09 | — |
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.