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UK Trademark — IPO
WORLD Communications VNU
Application UK00002139479 · Dead
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00002139479 |
| Status | Dead |
| Owner | VNU Business Publications Limited |
| Filed | 1997-07-18 |
| Registered | 1998-05-08 |
| Renewal Due | 2017-07-18 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
WORLD Communications VNU 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 matter, periodical publications; photographs; instructional and teaching material (except apparatus).
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 27.08.00 — Forms of writing, numerals
Timeline
- Filed: 1997-07-18
- First published: 1998-01-21 (Journal 6209)
- Registered: 1998-05-08
- Renewal due: 2017-07-18
About This Trademark
'WORLD Communications VNU' is a dead trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by VNU Business Publications Limited. The application (UK00002139479) was filed on 18 July 1997 and registered on 8 May 1998. The registration is set to expire on 18 July 2017.
This mark is recorded under Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter).
The trademark is represented by Stobbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00002139479 ('WORLD Communications VNU')?
UK trademark UK00002139479 for the mark 'WORLD Communications VNU' in Class 16 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by VNU Business Publications Limited. 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 UK00002139479 currently a registered trademark?
No — the UK IPO records the status of UK trademark UK00002139479 for the mark 'WORLD Communications VNU' as dead.
Which goods or services does UK trademark UK00002139479 cover?
UK trademark UK00002139479 for the mark 'WORLD Communications VNU' is registered in Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter). The filed specification reads: Class 16: Printed matter, periodical publications; photographs; instructional and teaching material (except apparatus).
When was UK trademark UK00002139479 filed?
UK trademark UK00002139479 for the mark 'WORLD Communications VNU' was filed at the UK IPO on 18 July 1997 and registered on 8 May 1998.
When was UK trademark UK00002139479 published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised UK trademark UK00002139479 for the mark 'WORLD Communications VNU' on 21 January 1998.
When does UK trademark UK00002139479 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00002139479 for the mark 'WORLD Communications VNU' is currently recorded as valid until 18 July 2017, 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.
Data Source
United Kingdom (Intellectual Property Office)
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.