Loading...
Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
THE PROMS
Application UK00002139451 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00002139451 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | The British Broadcasting Corporation |
| Filed | 1997-07-18 |
| Registered | 2001-10-12 |
| Renewal Due | 2027-07-18 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. THE PROMS is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2027-07-18. 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
Registration of this mark shall give no rights to the exclusive use of the word "Proms" in Classes 9, 16 and 41.
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 9 — Electrical & IT
Sound recordings, CD's, videos, cinematographic photographic films.
Class 16 — Paper & Printed Matter
Paper; printed matter; printed publications; periodical publications; books; booklets; magazines; catalogues; guides; carrier bags; paper bags; pamphlets; brochures; news sheets; printed programmes; stationery; book-binding materials; artists' materials (other than colours or varnish); paint brushes; instructional and teaching material (other than apparatus); writing instruments; pens, pencils, crayons; erasers; rulers; pencil sharpeners; pencil boxes and cases; pencil holders; posters; photographs; photograph albums; ring binders; folders; notebooks; notepads; diaries; calendars; postcards; greeting cards; drawings (graphic); stickers; transfers (decalcomanias); stencils; ordinary playing cards; printed computer programs; paper tape and cards for use in data processing; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
Class 21 — Household Utensils
Household or kitchen utensils and containers (not of precious metal or coated therewith); combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials, articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); drinking vessels, mugs, cups; plates; glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
Class 25 — Clothing & Footwear
Shirts, T-shirts, headgear.
Class 28 — Games & Toys
Games, toys and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
Class 41 — Education & Entertainment
Entertainment, education and instruction by or relating to radio and television; production, presentation, distribution, syndication, networking and rental of television and radio programmes and of films and sound and video recordings; production and rental of educational and instructional materials; publishing; organisation, production and presentation of events for educational, cultural or entertainment purposes; organisation production and presentation of competitions, contests, games, quizzes, fun days, exhibitions, sporting events, shows, roadshows, staged events, theatrical performances, concerts, live performances and audience participation events; musical entertainment; provision of entertainment and education for accessing via communication and computer networks; provision of information relating to any of the aforesaid services.
Timeline
- Filed: 1997-07-18
- First published: 2001-06-27 (Journal 6385)
- Registered: 2001-10-12
- Renewal due: 2027-07-18
About This Trademark
'THE PROMS' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by The British Broadcasting Corporation. The application (UK00002139451) was filed on 18 July 1997 and registered on 12 October 2001. The registration is set to expire on 18 July 2027.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 21 (household utensils & containers); Class 25 (clothing, footwear & headgear); Class 28 (games, toys & sporting goods); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services), specifically covering: Registration of this mark shall give no rights to the exclusive use of the word "Proms" in Classes 9, 16 and 41.
The trademark is represented by Burges Salmon LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00002139451 ('THE PROMS')?
UK trademark UK00002139451 for the mark 'THE PROMS' in Class 9, 16, 21, 25, 28, 41 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by The British Broadcasting Corporation. This covers one specific UK trademark record only — the same brand name may be owned by different parties in other classes, other countries, or as separate registrations.
Is UK trademark UK00002139451 currently a registered trademark?
Yes — the UK IPO records UK trademark UK00002139451 for the mark 'THE PROMS' as registered.
Which Nice classes is UK trademark UK00002139451 registered under?
UK trademark UK00002139451 for the mark 'THE PROMS' is recorded in Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 21 (household utensils & containers); Class 25 (clothing, footwear & headgear); Class 28 (games, toys & sporting goods); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services). The filed specification reads: Class 9: Sound recordings, CD's, videos, cinematographic photographic films. | Class 16: Paper; printed matter; printed publications; periodical publications; books; booklets; magazines; catalogues; guides; carrier bags; paper bags; pamphlets; brochures; news sheets; printed programmes; stationery; book-binding mate…
When was UK trademark UK00002139451 filed?
UK trademark UK00002139451 for the mark 'THE PROMS' was filed at the UK IPO on 18 July 1997 and registered on 12 October 2001.
When was UK trademark UK00002139451 published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised UK trademark UK00002139451 for the mark 'THE PROMS' on 27 June 2001.
When does UK trademark UK00002139451 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00002139451 for the mark 'THE PROMS' is currently recorded as valid until 18 July 2027, at which point it will need to be renewed with the UK IPO 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 "THE PROMS" 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. A “Same applicant” badge appears next to a mark when the applicant name aligns with the source filing.
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PROMS | 817222 | withdrawn | 1999-12-13 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCESS OF THE PROMS | 1476706 | ceased | 2012-02-24 |
| THE PEOPLES PROMS | 990765 | ceased | 2004-02-27 |
| The Melbourne Proms | 509507 | lapsed | 1989-04-27 |
Data Source
United Kingdom (Intellectual Property Office)
UK trademark data is supplied by the Intellectual Property Office under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Australia (IP Australia)
Australian trademark data is supplied by IP Australia (via IPGOD / IP RAPID) under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.
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.