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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
MERIT
Application UK00000829237 · Dead
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000829237 |
| Status | Dead |
| Owner | Booker Limited |
| Company Number | 00197380 |
| Filed | 1962-01-03 |
| Registered | 1962-01-03 |
| Renewal Due | 1997-01-03 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
MERIT has a current status of Dead.
Mark Details (as filed at the IPO)
Disclaimer
Registration of this mark shall give no right to the exlusive use of the word "Merit".
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 30 — Coffee, Tea & Bakery
All goods included in Class 30.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 01.01.01 — Celestial bodies, natural phenomena, geographical maps
- 24.09.03 — Heraldry, coins, emblems, symbols
Timeline
- Filed: 1962-01-03
- First published: 1962-08-08 (Journal 4380)
- Registered: 1962-01-03
- Renewal due: 1997-01-03
About This Trademark
'MERIT' is a dead trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Booker Limited. The application (UK00000829237) was filed on 3 January 1962 and registered on 3 January 1962. The registration is set to expire on 3 January 1997.
This mark is recorded under Class 30 (coffee, tea, baked goods & confectionery).
The trademark is represented by Chancery Trade Marks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'MERIT'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'MERIT' is owned by Booker Limited.
Is 'MERIT' currently a registered trademark?
No — the UK IPO records the status of 'MERIT' as dead.
What goods or services does 'MERIT' cover?
'MERIT' is registered in Class 30 (coffee, tea, baked goods & confectionery). The filed specification reads: Class 30: All goods included in Class 30.
When was 'MERIT' first filed?
The application for 'MERIT' was filed on 3 January 1962 and the trademark was registered on 3 January 1962.
When was 'MERIT' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'MERIT' on 8 August 1962.
When does 'MERIT' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'MERIT' is recorded as valid until 3 January 1997, 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 "MERIT" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MERIT HOUSE | 99667965 | 630 | 2026-02-24 | — |
| 2026 BEST MEDICAL SCHOOL CENTER FOR ACCOUNTABILITY IN MEDICINE MERIT IN MEDICINE | 99651326 | 630 | 2026-02-13 | — |
| 2025 BEST MEDICAL SCHOOL CENTER FOR ACCOUNTABILITY IN MEDICINE MERIT IN MEDICINE | 99651329 | 630 | 2026-02-13 | — |
| 2025 A-RATED MEDICAL SCHOOL CENTER FOR ACCOUNTABILITY IN MEDICINE MERIT IN MEDICINE | 99651335 | 630 | 2026-02-13 | — |
| 2026 A-RATED MEDICAL SCHOOL CENTER FOR ACCOUNTABILITY IN MEDICINE MERIT IN MEDICINE | 99651337 | 630 | 2026-02-13 | — |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERIT | 2623064 | published | 2026-01-29 | — |
| MERIT | 2501695 | published | 2024-11-25 | — |
| MERIT | 2481882 | protected | 2024-09-12 | — |
| MERIT | 2227361 | protected | 2021-11-11 | — |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meritpick | 2543280 | published | 2025-04-28 | — |
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.