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UK Trademark — IPO
RUB
Application UK00910753441 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00910753441 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Ruhr-Universität Bochum |
| Filed | 2012-03-23 |
| Registered | 2014-11-14 |
| Renewal Due | 2032-03-23 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. RUB is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2032-03-23. 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: "Pantone 540".
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
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; Computers; Peripherals adapted for use with computers; Data processing apparatus; Modems; Monitors; Notebook computers; Connections for electric lines; Astronomy (Apparatus and instruments for -); Distance recording apparatus; Audiovisual teaching apparatus, Exposed film; Photometers; Observation instruments; Phototelegraphy apparatus; Video telephones; Chemistry apparatus and instruments; Chips; Compact discs; Floppy disks; Diskette drives for computers; Dosimeters; Printers; Darkrooms; DVDs; Electronic display boards; electronic pens; Pocket translators, electronic; Receiving apparatus; Anti-interference devices; Epidiascopes; Ergometers; Photometers; Semiconductors; Holograms; Integrated circuits; Interfaces; Chipcards; reading devices; Encoded magnetic cards; Microphones; Microprocessors; Microscopes; Physics (Apparatus and instruments for -); Plotters; Polarimeters; Precision measuring apparatus; Projectors; Image scanning apparatus; Smart cards; Actinometers; Bar code readers; Pocket calculators; Telephones; Enlargers; Distribution boards; Video recorders; Wavemeters; Meters; Time switches, automatic; All the aforesaid goods other than passenger information systems.
Class 16 — Paper & Printed Matter
Printed matter; Operating and user instruction manuals; Brochures and leaflets; Books; Periodicals; Diagrams; Photographs; Graphic representations; Manuals; Catalogues; Instructional and teaching material (expect apparatus); Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, included class 16; Program documentation.
Class 35 — Advertising & Business
Multimedia database services, namely the gathering and storage of software, data, images, audio and/or video information; Database services, namely collecting, storing, updating data of all kinds, for others.
Class 38 — Telecommunications
Database services, Namely forwarding of data of all types, for others; Providing access to multimedia databases for the use of software, data, audio and/or video information by means of Internet or intranet.
Class 41 — Education & Entertainment
University services; Educational services; Correspondence courses; Distance learning services; Correspondence courses; Academic examinations; Further training consultancy; Training consultancy; Sports facilities operation services; Sound recording studio services; Recording and television studio services; Education information; Publication of texts, included in class 41; Publication of printed matter in electronic form, including on intranets and the Internet; Events information; Videotape editing; Multimedia services, namely production of multimedia presentations; Organisation and arranging of events, namely cultural and/or sporting events, congresses and symposiums; Organisation of trade fairs, exhibitions and seminars for cultural or entertainment purposes; Theatre productions; Arranging and conducting of workshops and colloquiums; Publication of books; Internet services, namely the providing of entertainment programs on the Internet; Providing of electronic newspapers and periodicals on an intranet or the Internet; Multimedia database services, namely providing of images.
Class 42 — Scientific & IT Services
Scientific experiments; Scientific reports; Research in the scientific field; Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Administration of data on servers (information technology); Computer software (updating of-); Software design services; Homepage and webpage design; Internet agency services, namely the planning, managing and maintenance of Internet contents; Computer programming; Internet provider services, namely maintenance of Internet access; Creation of web sites (Internet); Internet services, namely the construction, providing, operating and maintenance of networks (software); Internet services, namely the rental of webservers; Internet services, namely the providing of memory space on the Internet; Network management, namely capacity monitoring and analysis of network operation; Maintenance and installation of software; Computer software rental services; Web housing, namely providing memory capacity for external use and providing web space; Recovery of computer data.
Class 44 — Medical & Beauty Services
Medical clinic services; Sanitoriums; Pharmacy advice; Public baths for hygiene purposes; Provision of sauna facilities; Pharmacy; Medical laboratory services; Services of a psychologist; Services of doctors; Nutrition consultation; Nursing (medical); Teledoctor services; Therapeutic support and medical care; Rental of medical equipment; Preparation of prescriptions in pharmacies.
Class 45 — Legal & Security Services
Services in the licensing of software.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 27.99.02 — Forms of writing, numerals
Timeline
- Filed: 2012-03-23
- Registered: 2014-11-14
- Renewal due: 2032-03-23
About This Trademark
'RUB' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Ruhr-Universität Bochum. The application (UK00910753441) was filed on 23 March 2012 and registered on 14 November 2014. The registration is set to expire on 23 March 2032.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 35 (advertising, business management & retail services); Class 38 (telecommunications services); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services); Class 44 (medical, veterinary & beauty services); Class 45 (legal, security & personal services), specifically covering: Colour Claimed : Blue: "Pantone 540".
The trademark is represented by Forresters IP LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00910753441 ('RUB')?
UK trademark UK00910753441 for the mark 'RUB' in Class 9, 16, 35, 38, 41, 42, 44, 45 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by Ruhr-Universität Bochum. 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 UK00910753441 currently a registered trademark?
Yes — the UK IPO records UK trademark UK00910753441 for the mark 'RUB' as registered.
Which Nice classes is UK trademark UK00910753441 registered under?
UK trademark UK00910753441 for the mark 'RUB' is recorded in Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 35 (advertising, business management & retail services); Class 38 (telecommunications services); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services); Class 44 (medical, veterinary & beauty services); Class 45 (legal, security & personal services). The filed specification reads: Class 9: Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; Computers; Peripherals adapted for use with computers; Data processing apparatus; Modems; Monitors; Notebook computers; Connec…
When was UK trademark UK00910753441 filed?
UK trademark UK00910753441 for the mark 'RUB' was filed at the UK IPO on 23 March 2012 and registered on 14 November 2014.
When does UK trademark UK00910753441 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00910753441 for the mark 'RUB' is currently recorded as valid until 23 March 2032, 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 UK00910753441?
Forresters IP LLP is listed as the attorney / representative of record for UK trademark UK00910753441 for the mark 'RUB' 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 "RUB" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PYRODUST BBQ DRY RUB | 99670617 | 630 | 2026-02-25 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUBERMI | 99681583 | 630 | 2026-03-04 |
| RUBY & RY | 99681774 | 630 | 2026-03-04 |
| RUBBER EVERYWHERE | 99682021 | 630 | 2026-03-04 |
| NOT ANOTHER RUBBER DUCKY! | 99678025 | 630 | 2026-03-02 |
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.