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Notable UK Trademark

SWAN VESTAS

Swan Vestas has been registered in the UK for matches since the nineteenth century. The brand became Britain's most recognised match brand, with its distinctive yellow box a fixture in British homes, pubs, and shops for well over a century.

Classes34
StatusRegistered
On the register22+ years
Current ownerSWEDISH MATCH INDUSTRIES AKTIEBOLAG

UK IPO Record

Application Number
UK00903146545
Word Mark
SWAN VESTAS
Status
Registered
Applied
28 April 2003
Registered
8 June 2004
Next Renewal
28 April 2033
Owner
SWEDISH MATCH INDUSTRIES AKTIEBOLAG
Nice Classes
Class 34

Brand History & Trademark Analysis

Swan Vestas has been registered in the UK for matches since the nineteenth century. The brand became Britain's most recognised match brand, with its distinctive yellow box a fixture in British homes, pubs, and shops for well over a century. The trademark is now held by Swedish Match, and while match usage has declined dramatically, the brand retains strong nostalgic recognition among British consumers.

The trademark is now held by Swedish Match, and while match usage has declined dramatically, the brand retains strong nostalgic recognition among British consumers.

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