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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
OBO
Application UK00000823016 · Dead
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000823016 |
| Status | Dead |
| Owner | McKechnie plc |
| Filed | 1961-07-14 |
| Registered | 1961-07-14 |
| Renewal Due | 2006-07-14 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
OBO has a current status of Dead.
Mark Details (as filed at the IPO)
Disclaimer
Registration of this mark shall give no right to the exclusive use, separately, of the device of a nail and the letters "OBO".
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 8 — Hand Tools
Hand tools and hand implements included in Class 8.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 14.03.01 — Ironmongery, tools, ladders
- 27.05.00 — Forms of writing, numerals
Timeline
- Filed: 1961-07-14
- First published: 1964-07-01 (Journal 4479)
- Registered: 1961-07-14
- Renewal due: 2006-07-14
About This Trademark
'OBO' is a dead trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by McKechnie plc. The application (UK00000823016) was filed on 14 July 1961 and registered on 14 July 1961. The registration is set to expire on 14 July 2006.
This mark is recorded under Class 8 (hand tools & implements).
The trademark is represented by Barker Brettell LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'OBO'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'OBO' is owned by McKechnie plc.
Is 'OBO' currently a registered trademark?
No — the UK IPO records the status of 'OBO' as dead.
What goods or services does 'OBO' cover?
'OBO' is registered in Class 8 (hand tools & implements). The filed specification reads: Class 8: Hand tools and hand implements included in Class 8.
When was 'OBO' first filed?
The application for 'OBO' was filed on 14 July 1961 and the trademark was registered on 14 July 1961.
When was 'OBO' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'OBO' on 1 July 1964.
When does 'OBO' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'OBO' is recorded as valid until 14 July 2006, 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 "OBO" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBO HANDS | 99597408 | 630 | 2026-01-15 | — |
| OBO SPORTS | 99389964 | 641 | 2025-09-12 | — |
| OBO SPORTS | 99383821 | 641 | 2025-09-09 | — |
| OBO SPORTS | 99378121 | 641 | 2025-09-05 | — |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBOOU | 99625512 | 630 | 2026-01-30 | — |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBO | 2145898 | lapsed | 2020-12-27 | — |
| OBO BETTERMANN | 1818520 | protected | 2016-12-29 | — |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBoardies | 2541983 | protected | 2025-04-23 | — |
| OBODENCE | 2427899 | protected | 2024-02-15 | — |
| OBOKRI | 2313698 | protected | 2022-11-10 | — |
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.