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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
KAO
Application UK00000843345 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000843345 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Kao Kabushiki Kaisha (also t/a Kao Corporation) |
| Filed | 1962-12-31 |
| Registered | 1962-12-31 |
| Renewal Due | 2027-12-31 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. KAO is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2027-12-31. It is protected under UK intellectual property law and can be enforced against infringing uses.
Mark Details (as filed at the IPO)
Mark description / limitation
The transliteration of the Chinese characters appearing in the mark is "Kao" meaning "Flower King".
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 3 — Cosmetics & Cleaning
All goods included in Class 3.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 28.03.00 — Inscriptions in various characters
Timeline
- Filed: 1962-12-31
- First published: 1964-07-01 (Journal 4479)
- Registered: 1962-12-31
- Renewal due: 2027-12-31
About This Trademark
'KAO' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Kao Kabushiki Kaisha (also t/a Kao Corporation). The application (UK00000843345) was filed on 31 December 1962 and registered on 31 December 1962. The registration is set to expire on 31 December 2027.
This mark is recorded under Class 3 (cosmetics, cleaning preparations & perfumery), specifically covering: The transliteration of the Chinese characters appearing in the mark is "Kao" meaning "Flower King".
The trademark is represented by Abel & Imray LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'KAO'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'KAO' is owned by Kao Kabushiki Kaisha (also t/a Kao Corporation).
Is 'KAO' currently a registered trademark?
Yes — 'KAO' is recorded as registered on the UK IPO register.
What goods or services does 'KAO' cover?
'KAO' is registered in Class 3 (cosmetics, cleaning preparations & perfumery). The filed specification reads: Class 3: All goods included in Class 3.
When was 'KAO' first filed?
The application for 'KAO' was filed on 31 December 1962 and the trademark was registered on 31 December 1962.
When was 'KAO' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'KAO' on 1 July 1964.
When does 'KAO' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'KAO' is recorded as valid until 31 December 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 matching "KAO" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAO STAYBRIGHT | 99655277 | 630 | 2026-02-16 | Yes |
| KAO KIREI - MAKING LIFE BEAUTIFUL | 79436572 | 640 | 2025-10-08 | Yes |
| KAO-VET | 99542836 | 630 | 2025-12-11 | — |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAOS | 99628626 | 630 | 2026-02-02 | — |
| KAOS | 99628683 | 630 | 2026-02-02 | — |
Japan — Japan (Japan Patent Office)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kaoopurofesshonaru kaopurofesshonaru kaoo kao keieioo purofesshonaru | 2026021554 | Registered | 2026-02-27 | — |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kaoshuukan | 2026025984 | Registered | 2026-03-10 | — |
| kaorin | 2026023173 | Registered | 2026-03-04 | — |
| kaorin | 2026023172 | Registered | 2026-03-04 | — |
| kaoriage kaori | 2026021859 | Registered | 2026-03-02 | — |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MYKIREI BY KAO | 2116980 | protected | 2020-09-03 | Yes |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed | Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kaotiklabs | 2615087 | accepted | 2025-12-25 | — |
| Kaoz Angler | 2555392 | published | 2025-06-11 | — |
| Kaoz Angler | 2555390 | protected | 2025-06-11 | — |
| Kaoz Angler | 2555391 | protected | 2025-06-11 | — |
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.