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Trademark Dashboard – UK Trademark Search & ClearanceUK Trademark — IPO
METAL GEAR
Application UK00917972796 · Registered
Quick Facts
| Application Number | UK00917972796 |
| Status | Registered |
| Owner | Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. |
| Filed | 2018-10-25 |
| Registered | 2019-03-12 |
| Renewal Due | 2028-10-25 |
| Type | Individual |
| Feature | Word |
| Attorney | See claim section below |
Is this trademark active?
Yes. METAL GEAR is currently a registered UK trademark, with renewal due on 2028-10-25. 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 9 — Electrical & IT
Computer programs; computer software; electronic game programs; electronic game software; video game programs; video game software; computer game programs; computer game software; downloadable music files; downloadable image files; electronic publications; sound recordings; video recordings.
Class 16 — Paper & Printed Matter
Trading cards; stationery; printed matter; pictures; photographs.
Class 28 — Games & Toys
Games; apparatus for games; video game machines; home video game machines; hand-held game consoles; amusement game machines; arcade game machines; arcade video game machines; parts and accessories for video game machines; parts and accessories for home video game machines; parts and accessories for hand-held game consoles; parts and accessories for amusement game machines; parts and accessories for arcade game machines; parts and accessories for arcade video game machines; controllers for game consoles; toys; playthings; dolls; card games; trading card games; trading cards for games.
Class 41 — Education & Entertainment
Gaming services; online game services; game services provided online from a computer network; providing online electronic games; providing online video games; providing online computer games; providing information in the field of games; providing online music, not downloadable; providing online videos, not downloadable; providing electronic publications; organization of competitions [education or entertainment]; organization of sports competitions; arranging, organizing and conducting game competitions; arranging, organizing and conducting electronic game events; arranging and conducting of concerts; presentation of live performances.
Timeline
- Filed: 2018-10-25
- Registered: 2019-03-12
- Renewal due: 2028-10-25
About This Trademark
'METAL GEAR' is a registered trademark on the UK IPO register, owned by Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.. The application (UK00917972796) was filed on 25 October 2018 and registered on 12 March 2019. The registration is set to expire on 25 October 2028.
This mark is recorded under multiple classes: Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 28 (games, toys & sporting goods); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services).
The trademark is represented by Marks & Clerk LLP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns UK trademark UK00917972796 ('METAL GEAR')?
UK trademark UK00917972796 for the mark 'METAL GEAR' in Class 9, 16, 28, 41 is recorded on the UK IPO register as owned by Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.. 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 UK00917972796 currently a registered trademark?
Yes — the UK IPO records UK trademark UK00917972796 for the mark 'METAL GEAR' as registered.
Which Nice classes is UK trademark UK00917972796 registered under?
UK trademark UK00917972796 for the mark 'METAL GEAR' is recorded in Class 9 (scientific, electrical & IT apparatus); Class 16 (paper, cardboard & printed matter); Class 28 (games, toys & sporting goods); Class 41 (education, entertainment & sporting services). The filed specification reads: Class 9: Computer programs; computer software; electronic game programs; electronic game software; video game programs; video game software; computer game programs; computer game software; downloadable music files; downloadable image files; electronic publications; sound recordings; video recordings. | Class 16: Tra…
When was UK trademark UK00917972796 filed?
UK trademark UK00917972796 for the mark 'METAL GEAR' was filed at the UK IPO on 25 October 2018 and registered on 12 March 2019.
When does UK trademark UK00917972796 need to be renewed?
UK trademark UK00917972796 for the mark 'METAL GEAR' is currently recorded as valid until 25 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 UK00917972796?
Marks & Clerk LLP is listed as the attorney / representative of record for UK trademark UK00917972796 for the mark 'METAL GEAR' 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 "METAL GEAR" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| METAL GEARSame applicant | 99363211 | 700 | 2025-08-28 |
| METAL GEARSame applicant | 99363223 | 700 | 2025-08-28 |
| METAL GEARSame applicant | 77706615 | 606 | 2009-04-03 |
| METAL GEAR | 88062179 | 602 | 2018-08-02 |
| METAL GEAR | 85539680 | 602 | 2012-02-10 |
Australia — Australia (IP Australia)
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| METAL GEARSame applicant | 2030842 | protected | 2019-08-16 |
Similar names
| Mark | Ref | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| METAL GEAR RISING REVENGEANCESame applicant | 1485534 | ceased | 2012-04-13 |
| METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATERSame applicant | 1367019 | ceased | 2010-06-16 |
| METAL GEAR SOLIDSame applicant | 1212252 | protected | 2007-11-27 |
| METAL GEAR SOLID 2 SONS OF LIBERTY | 873789 | ceased | 2001-04-26 |
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.