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Notable UK Trademark

AXMINSTER

Axminster Carpets has been registered in the UK for carpets and floor coverings, trading on the Devon town's carpet-making heritage dating to the eighteenth century. Thomas Whitty began manufacturing hand-knotted carpets in Axminster in 1755, and the town gave its name to an entire category of woven carpet.

Classes27
StatusRefused
Current ownerAXMINSTER CARPETS LIMITED

UK IPO Record

AXMINSTER — registered UK trademark image from the UK IPO
Application Number
UK00003006229
Word Mark
AXMINSTER
Status
Refused
Applied
16 May 2013
Owner
AXMINSTER CARPETS LIMITED
Nice Classes
Class 27, Class 37, Class 40, Class 42

Brand History & Trademark Analysis

Axminster Carpets has been registered in the UK for carpets and floor coverings, trading on the Devon town's carpet-making heritage dating to the eighteenth century. Thomas Whitty began manufacturing hand-knotted carpets in Axminster in 1755, and the town gave its name to an entire category of woven carpet. The company went into administration in 2013 but was rescued, and the trademark continues in active use.

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