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METHOCEL
Application UK00000779107 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000779107 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Nutrition & Biosciences USA 1, LLC |
| Filed | 1958-06-25 |
| Registered | 1958-06-25 |
| Renewal Due | 2027-06-25 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. METHOCEL is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2027-06-25. 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
Methyl cellulose and mixed cellulose ethers having methyl groups.
Timeline
- Filed: 1958-06-25
- First published: 1959-09-16 (Journal 4229)
- Registered: 1958-06-25
- Renewal due: 2027-06-25
About This Trademark
'METHOCEL' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Nutrition & Biosciences USA 1, LLC. The application (UK00000779107) was filed on 25 June 1958 and registered on 25 June 1958. The registration is set to expire on 25 June 2027.
This mark is recorded under Class 1 (chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'METHOCEL'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'METHOCEL' is owned by Nutrition & Biosciences USA 1, LLC.
Is 'METHOCEL' currently a registered trademark?
Yes — 'METHOCEL' is recorded as registered on the UK IPO register.
What goods or services does 'METHOCEL' cover?
'METHOCEL' is registered in Class 1 (chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use). The filed specification reads: Class 1: Methyl cellulose and mixed cellulose ethers having methyl groups.
When was 'METHOCEL' first filed?
The application for 'METHOCEL' was filed on 25 June 1958 and the trademark was registered on 25 June 1958.
When was 'METHOCEL' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'METHOCEL' on 16 September 1959.
When does 'METHOCEL' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'METHOCEL' is recorded as valid until 25 June 2027, at which point it will need to be renewed to remain in force.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks matching "METHOCEL" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METHOCEL MX | 77609255 | 710 | 2008-11-06 | — |
| METHOCEL SX | 77609259 | 710 | 2008-11-06 | — |
| METHOCEL | 72091355 | 800 | 1960-02-23 | — |
| METHOCEL | 71402088 | 800 | 1938-01-19 | — |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METHOCEL | 132639 | protected | 1957-06-24 | — |
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.