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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
Velcro
Application UK00000820980 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000820980 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Velcro IP Holdings LLC |
| Filed | 1961-05-18 |
| Registered | 1961-05-18 |
| Renewal Due | 2036-05-18 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. Velcro is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2036-05-18. 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 24 — Textiles
Textile piece goods; upholstery covers, curtains and linings therefor, pelmets and linings therefor, blinds, cushion covers, and table covers, all of textile materials; bed covers, mattress covers, quilts, mosquito nets, pillow cases, bolster cases, bed-linen and trimmings included in Class 24.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 27.08.00 — Forms of writing, numerals
Timeline
- Filed: 1961-05-18
- First published: 1963-10-23 (Journal 4443)
- Registered: 1961-05-18
- Renewal due: 2036-05-18
About This Trademark
'Velcro' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Velcro IP Holdings LLC. The application (UK00000820980) was filed on 18 May 1961 and registered on 18 May 1961. The registration is set to expire on 18 May 2036.
This mark is recorded under Class 24 (textiles & textile substitutes).
The trademark is represented by HGF Limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'Velcro'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'Velcro' is owned by Velcro IP Holdings LLC.
Is 'Velcro' currently a registered trademark?
Yes — 'Velcro' is recorded as registered on the UK IPO register.
What goods or services does 'Velcro' cover?
'Velcro' is registered in Class 24 (textiles & textile substitutes). The filed specification reads: Class 24: Textile piece goods; upholstery covers, curtains and linings therefor, pelmets and linings therefor, blinds, cushion covers, and table covers, all of textile materials; bed covers, mattress covers, quilts, mosquito nets, pillow cases, bolster cases, bed-linen and trimmings included in Class 24.
When was 'Velcro' first filed?
The application for 'Velcro' was filed on 18 May 1961 and the trademark was registered on 18 May 1961.
When was 'Velcro' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'Velcro' on 23 October 1963.
When does 'Velcro' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'Velcro' is recorded as valid until 18 May 2036, 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 "Velcro" 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. A “Same applicant” badge appears next to a mark when the applicant name aligns with the source filing.
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VELCROSame applicant | 97792390 | 700 | 2023-02-13 |
| VELCROSame applicant | 88383450 | 606 | 2019-04-12 |
| VELCROSame applicant | 88354307 | 700 | 2019-03-25 |
| VELCROSame applicant | 88354310 | 602 | 2019-03-25 |
| VELCROSame applicant | 88354315 | 606 | 2019-03-25 |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VELCROSame applicant | 750256 | protected | 1997-12-04 |
| VELCROSame applicant | 171553 | protected | 1962-01-10 |
| VELCRO | 516673 | protected | 1989-08-09 |
| INSTA-FIT FRENCH KNIT VELCRO TABS | 411480 | withdrawn | 1984-07-09 |
Data Source
United Kingdom (Intellectual Property Office)
UK trademark data is supplied by the Intellectual Property Office under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
United States (USPTO)
US trademark data is supplied by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Works of the US federal government are in the public domain under 17 U.S.C. §105.
Australia (IP Australia)
Australian trademark data is supplied by IP Australia (via IPGOD / IP RAPID) under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.
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.