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Notable UK Trademark

VODAFONE

Vodafone has been registered in the UK for telecommunications services since the company made the UK's first mobile phone call on 1 January 1985. The name — a portmanteau of 'voice, data, fone' — was coined specifically as a trademark.

Classes38
StatusRegistered
On the register8+ years
Current ownerVodafone Group PLC

UK IPO Record

VODAFONE — registered UK trademark image from the UK IPO
Application Number
UK00003299196
Word Mark
vodafone
Status
Registered
Applied
23 March 2018
Registered
17 August 2018
Next Renewal
23 March 2028
Owner
Vodafone Group PLC
Nice Classes
Class 9, Class 38, Class 41

Brand History & Trademark Analysis

Vodafone has been registered in the UK for telecommunications services since the company made the UK's first mobile phone call on 1 January 1985. The name — a portmanteau of 'voice, data, fone' — was coined specifically as a trademark. Vodafone grew from a subsidiary of Racal Electronics into one of the world's largest telecoms companies, and the mark became one of the most valuable British-origin trademarks globally.

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