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UK Trademark — IPO
PLAY
Application UK00908488124 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00908488124 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Rakuten Group, Inc. |
| Filed | 2009-08-12 |
| Registered | 2010-10-07 |
| Renewal Due | 2029-08-12 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. PLAY is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2029-08-12. 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
Colour Claimed : Blue and orange.
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 9 — Electrical & IT
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers; recording disks; data processing equipment and computers; computer hardware, including computer memory; memory sticks; digital photo frames; MP3 players; carrying cases for portable electronic devices; USB card readers; and travel chargers.
Class 36 — Financial Services
Financial affairs; monetary affairs; charge card and credit card services.
Class 38 — Telecommunications
Audio broadcasting; audio communications services, broadcasting and transmission of information via networks or the internet; broadcasting of programmes via the internet; broadcasting of teleshopping programmes; communication between computers; communication by electronic means; communications services, namely, transmitting streamed sound and/or audio-visual recordings via the internet; data communication services; data transmission services; delivery of digital audio and/or video by telecommunications; delivery of digital music by telecommunications; electronic communications services relating to credit card authorization; electronic order-transmission; electronic transmission of computer programs via the internet; interactive broadcasting and communications services; international telephone services; live transmissions accessible via home pages on the internet; music broadcasting; operation of an audio or audio-visual subscription service including that which is on-demand (broadcasting services); pay-per-view audio or audio-visual transmission services; providing access to digital music or mp3 web-sites on the internet or a global computer network; providing access to on-line magazines, books, manuals, and catalogues; providing access to ringtones for consumer use via wireless devices and the global computer network; providing telecommunication channels for teleshopping services; providing telecommunication facilities for the placing of orders for products and services via electronic data communication; secure transmission of data, sound, audio-visual transmission or images; streaming of audio material; streaming of video material; streaming of interactive audiovisual media; transmission of sound, video and information; video-on-demand transmission services; all of the foregoing being provided either offline, or by way of a centralised or decentralized network.
Class 41 — Education & Entertainment
Arrangement of conventions for recreational purposes; arranging and conducting competitions; arranging for ticket reservations for shows and other entertainment events; arranging of festivals for entertainment purposes; arranging of music performances; betting services; book rental; booking agency and reservation services for cinema, concert and theatre tickets; casino, gaming and gambling services; competitions (organising of entertainment); digital image processing; electronic game services and competitions provided by means of the internet; electronic games services, including provision of computer games on-line or by means of a global computer network; electronic library services for the supply of electronic information, including archive information, in the form of electronic texts, audio and/or video information and data, games and amusements; electronic publications (not downloadable); entertainment booking services; entertainment provided via the internet; entertainment services provided on-line from a computer database or the internet; exhibition services for entertainment purposes; foreign language education services; games services provided on-line from a computer network; gaming and gambling services; hire of books; hire of films, video recordings, music, games and other audiovisual media; information relating to entertainment and education, provided on-line from a computer database or the internet; interactive games, interactive entertainment and competition services and electronic quiz services all provided over a global computer network or the internet; internet games (non-downloadable); internet lottery, gambling, gaming, betting and pools services; motion picture and video rental services; on-line entertainment; on-line library services namely, providing electronic library services which feature newspapers, magazines, photographs and pictures via an on-line computer network; on-line publication of electronic books and journals (non-downloadable); organising of exhibitions for entertainment purposes; photographic library services; providing a web site featuring musical performances, musical videos, related film clips, photographs, and other multimedia materials; providing an on-line computer game; providing digital music from the internet; providing electronic publications; providing information about video games, computer games, amusement machines, amusement centre or amusement parks through telecommunication or computer networks; providing information on-line relating to computer games and computer enhancements for games; providing interactive multi-player computer games via the internet and electronic communication networks; providing musical sound recordings for consumer use via wireless devices and the global computer network; publication of electronic books and journals on-line; rental of audio books and audio recordings; ring tones provided from the internet; ticket agency services; video game entertainment services; war game services; providing interactive multi-player computer games via the internet and electronic communication networks; workshops for recreational purposes; all of the foregoing being provided either offline, or by way of a centralised or decentralized network.
Class 42 — Scientific & IT Services
Design, development of computer game software and virtual reality software; all of the foregoing being provided either offline, or by way of a centralised or decentralized network.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 24.17.25 — Heraldry, coins, emblems, symbols
Timeline
- Filed: 2009-08-12
- Registered: 2010-10-07
- Renewal due: 2029-08-12
About This Trademark
'PLAY' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Rakuten Group, Inc.. The application (UK00908488124) was filed on 12 August 2009 and registered on 7 October 2010. The registration is set to expire on 12 August 2029.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 36 (insurance & financial services); Class 38 (telecommunications services); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services), specifically covering: Colour Claimed : Blue and orange.
The trademark is represented by Hogan Lovells (Alicante) S.L. & Cia..
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00908488124 ('PLAY')?
UK trademark UK00908488124 for the mark 'PLAY' in Class 9, 36, 38, 41, 42 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by Rakuten Group, 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 UK00908488124 currently a registered trademark?
Yes — the UK IPO records UK trademark UK00908488124 for the mark 'PLAY' as registered.
Which Nice classes is UK trademark UK00908488124 registered under?
UK trademark UK00908488124 for the mark 'PLAY' is recorded in Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 36 (insurance & financial services); Class 38 (telecommunications services); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services). The filed specification reads: Class 9: Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers; recording disks; data processing equipment and computers; computer hardware, including computer memory; memory sticks; digital photo frames; MP3 players; carrying cases for portable electronic devices; USB card…
When was UK trademark UK00908488124 filed?
UK trademark UK00908488124 for the mark 'PLAY' was filed at the UK IPO on 12 August 2009 and registered on 7 October 2010.
When does UK trademark UK00908488124 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00908488124 for the mark 'PLAY' is currently recorded as valid until 12 August 2029, 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 UK00908488124?
Hogan Lovells (Alicante) S.L. & Cia. is listed as the attorney / representative of record for UK trademark UK00908488124 for the mark 'PLAY' 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 "PLAY" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERTIFIED CLIMATE AWARENESS PLAY THERAPY PRACTITIONER (CCAPTP) SECONDARY MARKS: CLIMATE-AWARENESS PLAY THERAPY FRAMEWORK (CAPTF), CERTIFIED CLIMATE AWARENESS PLAY THERAPY TRAINER (CCAPTT), CLIMATE-AWARENESS COMFORT CAPSULE, WEATHER WITHIN MAPPING PROTOCOL, NATURE STORYTELLING NARRATIVE REPAIR, NATURE-BASED PLAY & REGULATION | 99681608 | 630 | 2026-03-04 |
| ON!VITATIONAL WE CAME TO PLAY. | 99679676 | 630 | 2026-03-03 |
| PLAY TO LEARN HOMESCHOOL | 99679558 | 630 | 2026-03-03 |
| OK PLAY | 99678498 | 630 | 2026-03-02 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREPLAY CLOTHING | 99681389 | 630 | 2026-03-03 |
Japan — Japan (Japan Patent Office)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWO PLAY DIFFERENT - the mark consists o… | 2015353190 | R2 | 2015-03-26 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| (figurative mark) | 2025357624 | 00 | 2025-06-19 |
| (figurative mark) | 2025351136 | 00 | 2025-01-30 |
| (figurative mark) | 2024357779 | 00 | 2024-07-11 |
| (figurative mark) | 2024356730 | 00 | 2024-06-20 |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE BUILDERS IMMERSIVE KIDS EXPERIENCE PLAY SPACE | 2633041 | published | 2026-03-05 |
| Girls who play sport become women who lead | 2624944 | published | 2026-02-05 |
| Dig N Play | 2613738 | published | 2025-12-18 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playmotomon | 2631717 | published | 2026-03-05 |
| PLAYER NINETEEN | 2630030 | published | 2026-02-24 |
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.
Japan (Japan Patent Office)
Japanese trademark data is supplied by the Japan Patent Office (JPO) via the JPO open bulk data release. Official government publications in Japan are not subject to copyright under Article 13 of the Japanese Copyright Act.
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.