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UK Trademark — IPO
merics Mercator Institute for China Studies
Application UK00916731986 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00916731986 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) gGmbH |
| Filed | 2017-05-17 |
| Registered | 2017-09-25 |
| Renewal Due | 2027-05-17 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Figurative |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. merics Mercator Institute for China Studies is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2027-05-17. 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 : White; Light red; Red; Orange; Black.
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 16 — Paper & Printed Matter
Paper, cardboard; Printed matter, In particular information pamphlets, Pamphlets, Television listing magazines, Manuals [handbooks], Newsletters, Periodicals, Magazines (periodicals), Catalogues, Seminar documents, Advertising material, Booklets, Invitations and Holiday cards; Photographs [printed]; Periodicals; Books; Stationery and educational supplies; Note pads; Coated paper; Bags made of paper for packaging; Signboards of paper or cardboard; Office requisites.
Class 41 — Education & Entertainment
Education in the field of studies relating to China; Arranging and conducting of lectures, colloquiums, conferences, meetings, congresses, symposia, forums, competitions, educational events, seminars, courses, scientific courses, workshops, tutorials, including on the internet and via other electronic media; Publication of scientific information journals; Services for the publication of newsletters; Providing electronic publications (non-downloadable); Publication of printed matter in electronic form on the Internet, Other than for advertising purposes; Providing of training and further training; Arranging and conducting of online seminars for providing of training and further training; Provision of online tutorials; Production (recording) and editing (processing) of audio and video tapes; Library services provided by means of a computerised database; Research library services; Interpretation and translation services; Interpreting; Publishing of texts (other than publicity texts), illustrations, books, printed matter, periodicals, newspapers, magazines, handbooks (manuals), newsletters, of publications of all kinds and in all forms (other than for advertising purposes), including electronic and digital publications (other than for advertising purposes), and of sound recording, image and/or multimedia carriers; Writing of texts, other than publicity texts; Editing of written texts; Speech writing for non-advertising purposes; Interviewing of contemporary figures for educational purposes; Publication and dissemination of statistics; Organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes.
Class 42 — Scientific & IT Services
Scientific research and analysis, primarily practice-oriented research relating to China in the present day; Drawing up of scientific reports and surveys, dissemination of scientific information and conducting of scientific investigations and studies in relation to political, scientific, social, ecological and technological developments in China and the effects thereof in Europe; Providing scientific information in the field of research relating to China; Dissemination of information concerning innovations, current events and future trends in China; Design of models; Consultancy in the field of scientific research; Hosting multimedia educational content; Design, creation and updating of websites.
Device Elements (Vienna Classification)
This figurative mark is indexed under the following Vienna categories by the UK IPO:
- 02.09.25 — Human beings
Timeline
- Filed: 2017-05-17
- Registered: 2017-09-25
- Renewal due: 2027-05-17
About This Trademark
'merics Mercator Institute for China Studies' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) gGmbH. The application (UK00916731986) was filed on 17 May 2017 and registered on 25 September 2017. The registration is set to expire on 17 May 2027.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services), specifically covering: Colour Claimed : White; Light red; Red; Orange; Black.
The trademark is represented by dtb rechtsanwälte Decker + Schmidt-Thomé PartG mbB.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00916731986 ('merics Mercator Institute for China Studies')?
UK trademark UK00916731986 for the mark 'merics Mercator Institute for China Studies' in Class 16, 41, 42 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) gGmbH. 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 UK00916731986 currently a registered trademark?
Yes — the UK IPO records UK trademark UK00916731986 for the mark 'merics Mercator Institute for China Studies' as registered.
Which Nice classes is UK trademark UK00916731986 registered under?
UK trademark UK00916731986 for the mark 'merics Mercator Institute for China Studies' is recorded in Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services); Class 42 (scientific, IT & design services). The filed specification reads: Class 16: Paper, cardboard; Printed matter, In particular information pamphlets, Pamphlets, Television listing magazines, Manuals [handbooks], Newsletters, Periodicals, Magazines (periodicals), Catalogues, Seminar documents, Advertising material, Booklets, Invitations and Holiday cards; Photographs [printed]; Period…
When was UK trademark UK00916731986 filed?
UK trademark UK00916731986 for the mark 'merics Mercator Institute for China Studies' was filed at the UK IPO on 17 May 2017 and registered on 25 September 2017.
When does UK trademark UK00916731986 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00916731986 for the mark 'merics Mercator Institute for China Studies' is currently recorded as valid until 17 May 2027, 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 UK00916731986?
dtb rechtsanwälte Decker + Schmidt-Thomé PartG mbB is listed as the attorney / representative of record for UK trademark UK00916731986 for the mark 'merics Mercator Institute for China Studies' 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.
Data Source
United Kingdom (Intellectual Property Office)
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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.