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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
VIM
Application UK00000733940 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000733940 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Nichols plc |
| Filed | 1954-09-10 |
| Registered | 1954-09-10 |
| Renewal Due | 2033-09-10 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. VIM is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2033-09-10. 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 32 — Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Non-alcoholic drinks and preparations for making such drinks, all included in Class 32.
Timeline
- Filed: 1954-09-10
- First published: 1954-11-24 (Journal 3991)
- Registered: 1954-09-10
- Renewal due: 2033-09-10
About This Trademark
'VIM' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Nichols plc. The application (UK00000733940) was filed on 10 September 1954 and registered on 10 September 1954. The registration is set to expire on 10 September 2033.
This mark is recorded under Class 32 (beers & non-alcoholic beverages).
The trademark is represented by Clarion Solicitors Limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'VIM'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'VIM' is owned by Nichols plc.
Is 'VIM' currently a registered trademark?
Yes — 'VIM' is recorded as registered on the UK IPO register.
What goods or services does 'VIM' cover?
'VIM' is registered in Class 32 (beers & non-alcoholic beverages). The filed specification reads: Class 32: Non-alcoholic drinks and preparations for making such drinks, all included in Class 32.
When was 'VIM' first filed?
The application for 'VIM' was filed on 10 September 1954 and the trademark was registered on 10 September 1954.
When was 'VIM' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'VIM' on 24 November 1954.
When does 'VIM' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'VIM' is recorded as valid until 10 September 2033, 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 "VIM" 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.
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIM | 2448050 | protected | 2024-05-06 | — |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vimovie | 2585228 | accepted | 2025-09-09 | — |
| Vimior | 2554609 | protected | 2025-06-06 | — |
| VIMLAYAH | 2508797 | protected | 2024-12-20 | — |
| Vimose | 2477580 | protected | 2024-08-27 | — |
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.