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UK Trademark — IPO
FOSS
Application UK00901960343 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00901960343 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | FOSS A/S |
| Filed | 2000-11-17 |
| Registered | 2003-04-03 |
| Renewal Due | 2030-11-17 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. FOSS is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2030-11-17. 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
Chemicals used in industry and science as well as in agriculture, horitculture and forestry; chemical preparations for use in testing and calibrating measuring and analyzing apparatus, chemical reagents for use in vitro; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; diagnostic preparations not for medical and veterinary purposes; biological, bacterial and bacteriological preparations not for medical and veterinary use; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
Class 5 — Pharmaceuticals
Preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides; herbicides; diagnostic preparations for medical and veterinary purposes; biological, bacterial and bacteriological preparations for medical and veterinary use; chemical reagents for medical and veterinary use.
Class 9 — Electrical & IT
Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic and optical apparatus and instruments as well as apparatus and instruments as well as apparatus and instruments for weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision) and analyzing; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers; apparatus for use in laboratories and analyzing apparatus for use in the food industry, including in slaughterhouses, meatfactories and dairyings, apparatus for bacteriological analysis; calculating machines and data processing equipment, recorded computer software, also for use in connection with the mentioned apparatus and instruments; parts and accessories for all the aforementioned goods.
Class 42 — Scientific & IT Services
Scientific and industrial research, bacteriological research, bacteriology, laboratory research, chemical analysis, chemical research, professional consultancy (non-business), including technician and chemistry services; veterinary and agricultural services, quality control.
Timeline
- Filed: 2000-11-17
- Registered: 2003-04-03
- Renewal due: 2030-11-17
About This Trademark
'FOSS' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by FOSS A/S. The application (UK00901960343) was filed on 17 November 2000 and registered on 3 April 2003. The registration is set to expire on 17 November 2030.
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 42 (scientific, IT & design services).
The trademark is represented by DLA Piper UK LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00901960343 ('FOSS')?
UK trademark UK00901960343 for the mark 'FOSS' in Class 1, 5, 9, 42 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by FOSS A/S. 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 UK00901960343 currently a registered trademark?
Yes — the UK IPO records UK trademark UK00901960343 for the mark 'FOSS' as registered.
Which Nice classes is UK trademark UK00901960343 registered under?
UK trademark UK00901960343 for the mark 'FOSS' is recorded in Class 1 (chemicals for industrial, scientific & agricultural use); Class 5 (pharmaceuticals & medical preparations); Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services). The filed specification reads: Class 1: Chemicals used in industry and science as well as in agriculture, horitculture and forestry; chemical preparations for use in testing and calibrating measuring and analyzing apparatus, chemical reagents for use in vitro; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; diagnostic preparations not for medical…
When was UK trademark UK00901960343 filed?
UK trademark UK00901960343 for the mark 'FOSS' was filed at the UK IPO on 17 November 2000 and registered on 3 April 2003.
When does UK trademark UK00901960343 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00901960343 for the mark 'FOSS' is currently recorded as valid until 17 November 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 UK00901960343?
DLA Piper UK LLP is listed as the attorney / representative of record for UK trademark UK00901960343 for the mark 'FOSS' 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 "FOSS" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOSS | 79438828 | 641 | 2025-08-05 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOSSIL | 99661374 | 630 | 2026-02-19 |
| YOMARA FOSSI | 99614753 | 630 | 2026-01-26 |
| FOXY FOSSILS | 99600533 | 630 | 2026-01-17 |
| FOSSYN | 99511414 | 630 | 2025-11-22 |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOSS IQX | 2452531 | protected | 2024-05-23 |
| Foss Clothing | 2087261 | lapsed | 2020-05-16 |
| FOSS | 1929384 | protected | 2018-05-24 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy that costs less than fossil fuels renewables and nuclear | 2520919 | published | 2025-02-11 |
| Fossibot | 2492175 | protected | 2024-10-21 |
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.