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Methocel
Application UK00000809889 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000809889 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Nutrition & Biosciences USA 1, LLC |
| Filed | 1960-08-25 |
| Registered | 1960-08-25 |
| Renewal Due | 2035-08-25 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. Methocel is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2035-08-25. 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 17 — Rubber & Plastics
Films of thermoplastics included in Class 17, for use in manufactures.
Timeline
- Filed: 1960-08-25
- First published: 1961-03-15 (Journal 4307)
- Registered: 1960-08-25
- Renewal due: 2035-08-25
About This Trademark
'Methocel' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Nutrition & Biosciences USA 1, LLC. The application (UK00000809889) was filed on 25 August 1960 and registered on 25 August 1960. The registration is set to expire on 25 August 2035.
This mark is recorded under Class 17 (rubber, plastics & insulating materials).
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 17 (rubber, plastics & insulating materials). The filed specification reads: Class 17: Films of thermoplastics included in Class 17, for use in manufactures.
When was 'Methocel' first filed?
The application for 'Methocel' was filed on 25 August 1960 and the trademark was registered on 25 August 1960.
When was 'Methocel' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'Methocel' on 15 March 1961.
When does 'Methocel' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'Methocel' is recorded as valid until 25 August 2035, at which point it will need to be renewed to remain in force.
Cross-Register Filings
Trademarks with the same or a similar name as "Methocel" have been found on the following foreign registers. Same-owner matches are flagged where the 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.