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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
FORMICA
Application UK00000830489 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000830489 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | The Diller Corporation |
| Filed | 1962-02-06 |
| Registered | 1962-02-06 |
| Renewal Due | 2027-02-06 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. FORMICA is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2027-02-06. 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
All goods included in Class 17.
Class 18 — Leather & Luggage
All goods included in Class 18.
Class 19 — Building Materials
Non-metallic laminated materials for use in building and construction.
Class 20 — Furniture
Furniture, mirrors included in Class 20, picture frames, and articles included in Class 20 made of laminated plastics
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 27.01.00 — Forms of writing, numerals
Timeline
- Filed: 1962-02-06
- First published: 1962-07-18 (Journal 4377)
- Registered: 1962-02-06
- Renewal due: 2027-02-06
About This Trademark
'FORMICA' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by The Diller Corporation. The application (UK00000830489) was filed on 6 February 1962 and registered on 6 February 1962. The registration is set to expire on 6 February 2027.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 17 (rubber, plastics & insulating materials); Class 18 (leather, luggage & bags); Class 19 (non-metallic building materials); Class 20 (furniture, mirrors & picture frames).
The trademark is represented by Charles Russell Speechlys LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'FORMICA'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'FORMICA' is owned by The Diller Corporation.
Is 'FORMICA' currently a registered trademark?
Yes — 'FORMICA' is recorded as registered on the UK IPO register.
Which Nice classes is 'FORMICA' registered under?
'FORMICA' is recorded in Class 17 (rubber, plastics & insulating materials); Class 18 (leather, luggage & bags); Class 19 (non-metallic building materials); Class 20 (furniture, mirrors & picture frames). The filed specification reads: Class 17: All goods included in Class 17. | Class 18: All goods included in Class 18. | Class 19: Non-metallic laminated materials for use in building and construction. | Class 20: Furniture, mirrors included in Class 20, picture frames, and articles included in Class 20 made of laminated plastics
When was 'FORMICA' first filed?
The application for 'FORMICA' was filed on 6 February 1962 and the trademark was registered on 6 February 1962.
When was 'FORMICA' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'FORMICA' on 18 July 1962.
When does 'FORMICA' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'FORMICA' is recorded as valid until 6 February 2027, 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 with the same or a similar name as "FORMICA" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMICA | 90788060 | 700 | 2021-06-22 | Yes |
| FORMICA INFINITI | 87052645 | 710 | 2016-05-27 | Yes |
| FORMICA INFINITI | 87052679 | 710 | 2016-05-27 | Yes |
| FORMICA INFINITI | 87052694 | 710 | 2016-05-27 | Yes |
| FORMICA SURFACES. FOR REAL. | 86737625 | 710 | 2015-08-26 | Yes |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAVEN KITCHENS BY FORMICA | 2159503 | protected | 2021-03-01 | — |
| FORMICA EASYFIT | 2151141 | protected | 2021-02-03 | — |
| FORMICA WORLDS FAVOURITE LAMINATE | 1139386 | lapsed | 2006-10-06 | — |
| FORMICA ROLLED EDGE | 715601 | protected | 1996-08-21 | — |
| FORMICARE | 587876 | ceased | 1992-10-07 | — |
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.