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UK Trademark — IPO
SmidgION
Application UK00801320569 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00801320569 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited |
| Filed | 2016-05-24 |
| Registered | 2017-04-26 |
| Renewal Due | 2026-05-24 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. SmidgION is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2026-05-24. It is protected under UK intellectual property law and can be enforced against infringing uses.
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 1 — Chemicals
Reagents for use in automated test systems; reagents for analytical tests; reagents for industrial use; reagents for use in science; reagents for laboratory use; reagents for use in molecular biology, biotechnology, microbiology, and bacteriology; reagents for nucleic acid amplification; reagents for use in forensic analysis; reagents for blood grouping; reagents for use in environmental testing and environmental analysis; reagents for testing water and other liquids; reagents for testing aqueous solutions; reagents for biological processing; reagents for use in nucleic acid characterisation and nucleic acid sequencing; reagents for protein identification and analysis; chemicals for use in tests to detect diseases in plant life; reagents for formation of amphipathic membranes; buffer solutions; aqueous solvents; non-aqueous solvents; non-aqueous media (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); surfactants; silicone oils (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); silicone fluids; enzymes; proteins for use in analytical tests; all the aforesaid other than for medical or veterinary purposes; nucleic acid amplification reagents for medical research use; chemical diagnostic reagents for scientific use.
Class 5 — Pharmaceuticals
Reagents for use in automated test systems; reagents for use in blood grouping, molecular biology, bacteriological, biotechnology and microbiological analysis, including reagents for formation of amphipathic membranes, buffer solutions, non-aqueous solvents; reagents for medical and veterinary diagnosis and medical and veterinary research; reagents for laboratory tests for medical or veterinary purposes; nucleic acid amplification reagents for veterinary, medical, forensic use (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); reagents for immunoassay analysers; reagents for testing aqueous solutions; reagents for testing for susceptibility to allergies; reagents for use in biological processing; reagents for use in nucleic acid characterisation and nucleic acid sequencing; reagents for protein identification and analysis; reagents for formation of amphipathic membranes; buffer solutions for medical or veterinary purposes; aqueous solvents for medical or veterinary purposes; non-aqueous solvents for medical or veterinary purposes; non-aqueous media for medical or veterinary purposes; silicone oil reagents for formation of amphipathic membranes; enzymes; proteins for use in tests for medical or veterinary purposes.
Class 9 — Electrical & IT
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, supervision, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for biological, bacteriological, chemical, biochemical, DNA, RNA, protein, polynucleic acid and molecular analysis; portable apparatus and instruments for biological, bacteriological, chemical, biochemical, DNA, RNA, protein, polynucleic acid and molecular analysis; apparatus and instruments for use in DNA, RNA, protein and polynucleic acid sequencing; apparatus for the analysis of polynucleic acid sequences; apparatus and instruments for the analysis of nucleic and polynucleic acids; apparatus and instruments for the analysis of proteins; apparatus and instruments for analysis of genetic information, genomic information and proteomic information; apparatus and instruments for use in laboratory analysis; diagnostic and testing apparatus, not for medical purposes; monitoring apparatus and instruments; computer programs, computer hardware and data processing apparatus, all for the analysis and recordal of scientific data; portable computer hardware and data processing apparatus, all for the analysis and recordal of scientific data; computer peripheral devices; instruments and apparatus for the display of information obtained from scientific equipment; silicon chips; DNA chips; microarray chips; analyte detector chips; biosensor chips; apparatus and instruments for use in laboratory analysis being empty cartridges for test samples; batteries; rechargeable batteries; chargers for batteries; power packs; computer docking stations; apparatus for connecting and charging portable digital electronic devices; testing apparatus incorporating chemical or biological reagents; reaction units containing chemical or biological reagents for scientific research and scientific testing purposes; nanopore sensing devices; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
Class 10 — Medical Devices
Surgical, medical and veterinary apparatus and instruments; medical and veterinary apparatus for biological, chemical, biochemical, DNA, RNA, protein and molecular analysis; portable medical and veterinary apparatus for biological, chemical, biochemical, DNA, RNA, protein and molecular analysis; blood testing apparatus; diagnostic apparatus for medical or veterinary purposes; portable diagnostic apparatus for medical or veterinary purposes; testing apparatus for medical or veterinary purposes; portable testing apparatus for medical or veterinary purposes; cartridges for test samples, for medical purposes; reaction units containing chemical reagents, for medical purposes (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - rule 13(2)(b) of the Common Regulations); nanopore sensing devices for medical or veterinary purposes; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
Class 42 — Scientific & IT Services
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; scientific research for chemical, biochemical, biological, bacteriological, medical or veterinary purposes; biological, chemical, biochemical, bacteriological, DNA, RNA, protein, polynucleic acid and molecular analysis services for scientific testing or scientific research purposes; DNA and RNA and polynucleic acid sequences services for scientific testing or scientific research purposes; protein sequencing services for scientific testing or scientific research purposes; design and development of instruments and apparatus for biological, chemical, biochemical, DNA, RNA, protein and molecular analysis; laboratory testing services; DNA and polynucleic acid testing services for scientific testing or scientific research purposes; genome sequencing services for scientific testing or scientific research purposes; information and advice regarding all the aforesaid services.
Timeline
- Filed: 2016-05-24
- Registered: 2017-04-26
- Renewal due: 2026-05-24
About This Trademark
'SmidgION' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited. The application (UK00801320569) was filed on 24 May 2016 and registered on 26 April 2017. The registration is set to expire on 24 May 2026.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 1 (chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use); Class 5 (pharmaceuticals & medical preparations); Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 10 (medical & surgical apparatus); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services).
The trademark is represented by J A Kemp LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00801320569 ('SmidgION')?
UK trademark UK00801320569 for the mark 'SmidgION' in Class 1, 5, 9, 10, 42 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by Oxford Nanopore Technologies 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 UK00801320569 currently a registered trademark?
Yes — the UK IPO records UK trademark UK00801320569 for the mark 'SmidgION' as registered.
Which Nice classes is UK trademark UK00801320569 registered under?
UK trademark UK00801320569 for the mark 'SmidgION' is recorded in Class 1 (chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use); Class 5 (pharmaceuticals & medical preparations); Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 10 (medical & surgical apparatus); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services). The filed specification reads: Class 1: Reagents for use in automated test systems; reagents for analytical tests; reagents for industrial use; reagents for use in science; reagents for laboratory use; reagents for use in molecular biology, biotechnology, microbiology, and bacteriology; reagents for nucleic acid amplification; reagents for use in…
When was UK trademark UK00801320569 filed?
UK trademark UK00801320569 for the mark 'SmidgION' was filed at the UK IPO on 24 May 2016 and registered on 26 April 2017.
When does UK trademark UK00801320569 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00801320569 for the mark 'SmidgION' is currently recorded as valid until 24 May 2026, at which point it will need to be renewed with the UK IPO to remain in force.
Who is the attorney of record for UK trademark UK00801320569?
J A Kemp LLP is listed as the attorney / representative of record for UK trademark UK00801320569 for the mark 'SmidgION' on the UK IPO register.
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 "SmidgION" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMIDGIONSame applicant | 87049322 | 710 | 2016-05-25 |
| SMIDGION | 98606084 | 700 | 2024-06-18 |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmidgIONSame applicant | 1811316 | protected | 2016-11-24 |
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.