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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
READER'S DIGEST
Application UK00000843701 · Dead
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00000843701 |
| Status | Dead |
| Owner | The Reader's Digest Association Inc |
| Filed | 1963-01-09 |
| Registered | 1963-01-09 |
| Renewal Due | 1998-01-09 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
READER'S DIGEST has a current status of Dead.
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 16 — Paper & Printed Matter
Printed books, periodical publications, maps and atlases.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 04.03.05 — Supernatural, mythological, fantasy or legendary beings
Timeline
- Filed: 1963-01-09
- First published: 1964-08-19 (Journal 4486)
- Registered: 1963-01-09
- Renewal due: 1998-01-09
About This Trademark
'READER'S DIGEST' is a dead trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by The Reader's Digest Association Inc. The application (UK00000843701) was filed on 9 January 1963 and registered on 9 January 1963. The registration is set to expire on 9 January 1998.
This mark is recorded under Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter).
The trademark is represented by Kilburn & Strode LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns 'READER'S DIGEST'?
According to the UK IPO register, 'READER'S DIGEST' is owned by The Reader's Digest Association Inc.
Is 'READER'S DIGEST' currently a registered trademark?
No — the UK IPO records the status of 'READER'S DIGEST' as dead.
What goods or services does 'READER'S DIGEST' cover?
'READER'S DIGEST' is registered in Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter). The filed specification reads: Class 16: Printed books, periodical publications, maps and atlases.
When was 'READER'S DIGEST' first filed?
The application for 'READER'S DIGEST' was filed on 9 January 1963 and the trademark was registered on 9 January 1963.
When was 'READER'S DIGEST' first published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised 'READER'S DIGEST' on 19 August 1964.
When does 'READER'S DIGEST' need to be renewed?
The current registration of 'READER'S DIGEST' is recorded as valid until 9 January 1998, 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 "READER'S DIGEST" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| READER'S DIGEST | 78418362 | 710 | 2004-05-13 | Yes |
| READER'S DIGEST | 78418399 | 710 | 2004-05-13 | Yes |
| READER'S DIGEST | 76578606 | 606 | 2004-03-02 | Yes |
| READER'S DIGEST | 97122785 | 733 | 2021-11-12 | — |
| READER'S DIGEST | 87549122 | 702 | 2017-07-31 | — |
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.