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BIG BROTHER
Application UK00002188174 · Dead
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00002188174 |
| Status | Dead |
| Owner | Bunzl Outsourcing Services UK Limited |
| Filed | 1999-02-09 |
| Registered | 1999-07-23 |
| Renewal Due | 2009-02-09 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
BIG BROTHER 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 19 — Building Materials
Road furniture; barrier systems; plastic barrier systems for road use.
Timeline
- Filed: 1999-02-09
- First published: 1999-04-07 (Journal 6271)
- Registered: 1999-07-23
- Renewal due: 2009-02-09
About This Trademark
'BIG BROTHER' is a dead trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Bunzl Outsourcing Services UK Limited. The application (UK00002188174) was filed on 9 February 1999 and registered on 23 July 1999. The registration is set to expire on 9 February 2009.
This mark is recorded under Class 19 (non-metallic building materials).
The trademark is represented by Marks & Clerk LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00002188174 ('BIG BROTHER')?
UK trademark UK00002188174 for the mark 'BIG BROTHER' in Class 19 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by Bunzl Outsourcing Services UK 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 UK00002188174 currently a registered trademark?
No — the UK IPO records the status of UK trademark UK00002188174 for the mark 'BIG BROTHER' as dead.
Which goods or services does UK trademark UK00002188174 cover?
UK trademark UK00002188174 for the mark 'BIG BROTHER' is registered in Class 19 (non-metallic building materials). The filed specification reads: Class 19: Road furniture; barrier systems; plastic barrier systems for road use.
When was UK trademark UK00002188174 filed?
UK trademark UK00002188174 for the mark 'BIG BROTHER' was filed at the UK IPO on 9 February 1999 and registered on 23 July 1999.
When was UK trademark UK00002188174 published?
The UK IPO first published / advertised UK trademark UK00002188174 for the mark 'BIG BROTHER' on 7 April 1999.
When does UK trademark UK00002188174 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00002188174 for the mark 'BIG BROTHER' is currently recorded as valid until 9 February 2009, 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 "BIG BROTHER" 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.
US — United States (USPTO)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG BROTHER | 99607206 | 630 | 2026-01-21 |
| BIG BROTHER | 98409293 | 606 | 2024-02-16 |
| BIG BROTHER | 98339381 | 688 | 2024-01-03 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 + 2 = 5 I'M NOT BAD AT MATH, I JUST LOVE BIG BROTHER. | 99466898 | 630 | 2025-10-28 |
| BIG BROTHER DEFENDER | 99313378 | 641 | 2025-07-31 |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brother | 924424 | lapsed | 2002-08-26 |
| BIG BROTHER | 178585 | ceased | 1948-06-03 |
| BIG BROTHER | 178588 | ceased | 1948-06-03 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG BROTHER NASH | 1927785 | protected | 2018-05-22 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | 1214309 | protected | 2007-12-07 |
Data Source
United Kingdom (Intellectual Property Office)
UK trademark data is supplied by the Intellectual Property Office under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
United States (USPTO)
US trademark data is supplied by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Works of the US federal government are in the public domain under 17 U.S.C. §105.
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.