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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
ESSO
Application UK00000701309 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000701309 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Exxon Mobil Corporation |
| Filed | 1951-09-18 |
| Registered | 1951-09-18 |
| Renewal Due | 2030-09-18 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. ESSO is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2030-09-18. 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 4 — Lubricants & Fuels
Liquid fuels for power, heating and illuminating purposes; lubricating oils and greases; petroleum waxes for use in manufactures.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 26.01.00 — Geometrical figures and solids
Timeline
- Filed: 1951-09-18
- First published: 1951-12-05 (Journal 3836)
- Registered: 1951-09-18
- Renewal due: 2030-09-18
About This Trademark
'ESSO' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Exxon Mobil Corporation. The application (UK00000701309) was filed on 18 September 1951 and registered on 18 September 1951. The registration is set to expire on 18 September 2030.
This mark is recorded under Class 4 (lubricants, fuels & illuminants).
The trademark is represented by D Young & Co LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'ESSO'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'ESSO' is owned by Exxon Mobil Corporation.
Is 'ESSO' currently a registered trademark?
Yes — 'ESSO' is recorded as registered on the UK IPO register.
What goods or services does 'ESSO' cover?
'ESSO' is registered in Class 4 (lubricants, fuels & illuminants). The filed specification reads: Class 4: Liquid fuels for power, heating and illuminating purposes; lubricating oils and greases; petroleum waxes for use in manufactures.
When was 'ESSO' first filed?
The application for 'ESSO' was filed on 18 September 1951 and the trademark was registered on 18 September 1951.
When was 'ESSO' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'ESSO' on 5 December 1951.
When does 'ESSO' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'ESSO' is recorded as valid until 18 September 2030, 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 "ESSO" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSO CAFFE | 99179353 | 688 | 2025-05-11 | — |
| ESSO CAFFÉ | 99179363 | 688 | 2025-05-11 | — |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSORVIE COACHING SOAR. IT'S YOUR TURN. | 99666444 | 630 | 2026-02-23 | — |
| ESSORVIE | 99666476 | 630 | 2026-02-23 | — |
| ESSORA | 99584372 | 630 | 2026-01-08 | — |
Japan — Japan (Japan Patent Office)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| essoawajietto esso awajietto | 2004104240 | Refused | 2004-11-15 | — |
| essoekusupuresu essoekisupuresu esso ekusupuresu ekisupuresu | 2001040293 | Registered | 2001-05-02 | — |
| esso iiesuesuoo | 1992281960 | Registered | 1992-09-30 | — |
| esso iiesuesuoo | 1992281959 | Registered | 1992-09-30 | — |
| esso iiesuesuoo | 1992281956 | Registered | 1992-09-30 | — |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSO ULTRA OIL | 501017 | ceased | 1988-12-07 | Yes |
| ESSO SUPERLUBE | 343359 | ceased | 1980-02-27 | Yes |
| ESSO | 337221 | protected | 1979-08-30 | Yes |
| ESSO | 337220 | protected | 1979-08-30 | Yes |
| ESSO | 337223 | ceased | 1979-08-30 | Yes |
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.