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UK Trademark — IPO
GUINNESS
Application UK00901278548 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00901278548 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Diageo Ireland Unlimited Company |
| Filed | 2000-02-07 |
| Registered | 2001-03-12 |
| Renewal Due | 2030-02-07 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. GUINNESS is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2030-02-07. 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 is subject to the following limitation: The rights conferred are limited to goods for sale and services, all being provided only in Northern Ireland.
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 3 — Cosmetics & Cleaning
Cosmetics, perfumery, soaps, essential oils, toiletries, hair lotions.
Class 4 — Lubricants & Fuels
Candles.
Class 6 — Metal Goods
Goods made of common metals and their alloys, signs in this class.
Class 8 — Hand Tools
Shaving and personal grooming accessories, razors, hair trimmers.
Class 9 — Electrical & IT
Computer accessories, mouse pads, computer and typing wrist supports, telephone apparatus, mobile telephones, phone cards.
Class 14 — Jewellery & Watches
Goods made of precious metals and their alloys or, coated therewith, not included in other calsses; jewellery, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments; key rings, cuff links.
Class 16 — Paper & Printed Matter
Printed matter; stationery; pens, calendars, prints, postcards, notebooks, bookends, recipe books, bookmarks.
Class 18 — Leather & Luggage
Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; bags, cosmetic bags, wallets, belts.
Class 20 — Furniture
Mirrors, picture frames; goods made of: wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, ivory, bone and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
Class 21 — Household Utensils
Bowls, glasses, glassware, porcelain and earthenware, tumblers, beer mugs, mugs and glasses, ice buckets, coasters, bottle openers, baskets, buckets, candle holders, boxes, containers, combs, brushes, coolers, cups and mugs, statues, perfume burners.
Class 24 — Textiles
Textiles and textile goods, covers including bed and table covers; Bunting; Flags, not of paper.
Class 28 — Games & Toys
Toys, games and play things; sporting articles and equipment, bags in this class; sporting equipment and accessories for rugby, hurling hockey and football.
Class 30 — Coffee, Tea & Bakery
Cakes, confectionery, chocolates, truffles, ice cream, pastries, pies, sauces, tarts, mustard.
Class 34 — Tobacco
Smokers articles, matches, lighters, cigarette and lighter holders.
Class 41 — Education & Entertainment
Sporting entertainment services namely in relation to rugby, football, hurling and hockey.
Timeline
- Filed: 2000-02-07
- Registered: 2001-03-12
- Renewal due: 2030-02-07
About This Trademark
'GUINNESS' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Diageo Ireland Unlimited Company. The application (UK00901278548) was filed on 7 February 2000 and registered on 12 March 2001. The registration is set to expire on 7 February 2030.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 3 (cosmetics, cleaning preparations & perfumery); Class 4 (lubricants, fuels & illuminants); Class 6 (common metals & metal goods); Class 8 (hand tools & implements); Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 14 (precious metals, jewellery & watches); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 18 (leather, luggage & bags); Class 20 (furniture, mirrors & picture frames); Class 21 (household utensils & containers); Class 24 (textiles & textile substitutes); Class 28 (games, toys & sporting goods); Class 30 (coffee, tea, baked goods & confectionery); Class 34 (tobacco, smoking articles & matches); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services), specifically covering: Registration of this mark is subject to the following limitation: The rights conferred are limited to goods for sale and services, all being provided only in Northern Ireland.
The trademark is represented by Diageo Plc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00901278548 ('GUINNESS')?
UK trademark UK00901278548 for the mark 'GUINNESS' in Class 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 24, 28, 30, 34, 41 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by Diageo Ireland Unlimited Company. 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 UK00901278548 currently a registered trademark?
Yes — the UK IPO records UK trademark UK00901278548 for the mark 'GUINNESS' as registered.
Which Nice classes is UK trademark UK00901278548 registered under?
UK trademark UK00901278548 for the mark 'GUINNESS' is recorded in Class 3 (cosmetics, cleaning preparations & perfumery); Class 4 (lubricants, fuels & illuminants); Class 6 (common metals & metal goods); Class 8 (hand tools & implements); Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 14 (precious metals, jewellery & watches); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 18 (leather, luggage & bags); Class 20 (furniture, mirrors & picture frames); Class 21 (household utensils & containers); Class 24 (textiles & textile substitutes); Class 28 (games, toys & sporting goods); Class 30 (coffee, tea, baked goods & confectionery); Class 34 (tobacco, smoking articles & matches); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services). The filed specification reads: Class 3: Cosmetics, perfumery, soaps, essential oils, toiletries, hair lotions. | Class 4: Candles. | Class 6: Goods made of common metals and their alloys, signs in this class. | Class 8: Shaving and personal grooming accessories, razors, hair trimmers. | Class 9: Computer accessories, mouse pads, computer and typi…
When was UK trademark UK00901278548 filed?
UK trademark UK00901278548 for the mark 'GUINNESS' was filed at the UK IPO on 7 February 2000 and registered on 12 March 2001.
When does UK trademark UK00901278548 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00901278548 for the mark 'GUINNESS' is currently recorded as valid until 7 February 2030, 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 UK00901278548?
Diageo Plc is listed as the attorney / representative of record for UK trademark UK00901278548 for the mark 'GUINNESS' 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 "GUINNESS" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOVELY DAY FOR A GUINNESSSame applicant | 79428879 | 700 | 2025-06-18 |
| GUINNESSSame applicant | 99064032 | 688 | 2025-03-03 |
| GUINNESSSame applicant | 99041851 | 688 | 2025-02-14 |
| GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS | 99224380 | 641 | 2025-06-09 |
| GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS | 99150740 | 680 | 2025-04-23 |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUINNESS THE 1759Same applicant | 1678166 | protected | 2015-03-02 |
| GUINNESS FOR GOODSame applicant | 1417252 | ceased | 2011-03-31 |
| GUINNESSSame applicant | 935333 | protected | 2002-11-25 |
| GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSSame applicant | 1037744 | ceased | 2000-03-03 |
| GUINNESSSame applicant | 808866 | protected | 1999-09-30 |
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.