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UK Trademark — IPO
FOR DUMMIES
Application UK00907289581 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00907289581 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
| Filed | 2008-10-03 |
| Registered | 2009-11-10 |
| Renewal Due | 2028-10-03 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. FOR DUMMIES is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2028-10-03. 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 3 — Cosmetics & Cleaning
Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; cloths, tissues or pads impregnated with polishing, scouring or abrasive preparations.
Class 9 — Electrical & IT
Electronic telecommunications apparatus and computer hardware and parts and fittings therefor; location and navigation apparatus and global positioning systems (GPS) and parts and fittings therefor; coin-, card- and code-freed amusement and gaming apparatus; computer software supplied on-line or recorded on CD, CD-ROM, DVD or other physical distribution carriers; audio and video recordings; interactive software; software for use of (satellite or GPS) navigation systems; publications in electronic form or other data provided by means of multi-media electronic broadcast or network transmission; publications in electronic form or other data recorded on CD, CD-ROM, DVD or other physical distribution carriers; cinematographic films (prepared for exhibition), slides and transparencies for teaching, information or instruction purposes; magnets; sunglasses, sunglass cases.
Class 16 — Paper & Printed Matter
Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; books; manuals; brochures; catalogues; handbooks; magazines; periodicals; panphlets; photographs; posters; greetings cards; calendars; printed publications; guides; instructional and teaching material; book binding material; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); artists' materials; paint brushes; instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); transparencies for teaching purposes; paper craft materials; printed craft patterns, knitting patterns and sewing patterns; craft products, scrapbook products; scrapbook album kits; arts and crafts kits; writing and drawing implements; decalcomania; plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
Class 24 — Textiles
Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed linen; table linen; bed and table covers and duvet covers; traced cloth for embroidery; textile articles for sale as part of embroidery or sewing kits.
Class 28 — Games & Toys
Board games and card games; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
Timeline
- Filed: 2008-10-03
- Registered: 2009-11-10
- Renewal due: 2028-10-03
About This Trademark
'FOR DUMMIES' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.. The application (UK00907289581) was filed on 3 October 2008 and registered on 10 November 2009. The registration is set to expire on 3 October 2028.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 3 (cosmetics, cleaning preparations & perfumery); Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 24 (textiles & textile substitutes); Class 28 (games, toys & sporting goods).
The trademark is represented by Stobbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00907289581 ('FOR DUMMIES')?
UK trademark UK00907289581 for the mark 'FOR DUMMIES' in Class 3, 9, 16, 24, 28 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.. 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 UK00907289581 currently a registered trademark?
Yes — the UK IPO records UK trademark UK00907289581 for the mark 'FOR DUMMIES' as registered.
Which Nice classes is UK trademark UK00907289581 registered under?
UK trademark UK00907289581 for the mark 'FOR DUMMIES' is recorded in Class 3 (cosmetics, cleaning preparations & perfumery); Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 24 (textiles & textile substitutes); Class 28 (games, toys & sporting goods). The filed specification reads: Class 3: Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; cloths, tissues or pads impregnated with polishing, scouring or abrasive preparations. | Class 9: Electronic telecommunications apparatus and computer hardware and parts and fittings therefor; locatio…
When was UK trademark UK00907289581 filed?
UK trademark UK00907289581 for the mark 'FOR DUMMIES' was filed at the UK IPO on 3 October 2008 and registered on 10 November 2009.
When does UK trademark UK00907289581 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00907289581 for the mark 'FOR DUMMIES' is currently recorded as valid until 3 October 2028, 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 UK00907289581?
Stobbs is listed as the attorney / representative of record for UK trademark UK00907289581 for the mark 'FOR DUMMIES' 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 "FOR DUMMIES" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOR DUMMIESSame applicant | 85410466 | 800 | 2011-08-30 |
| ...FOR DUMMIES | 98760036 | 602 | 2024-09-19 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT DUMB FOR THE DUMMY. | 97619734 | 602 | 2022-10-05 |
| MEDICARE CHATTER FOR DUMMIES | 87341997 | 602 | 2017-02-20 |
| FERTILIZER FOR DUMMIES | 86793986 | 602 | 2015-10-20 |
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.
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.