150 Years of UK Trade Marks

In January 1876, Bass & Co’s red triangle beer label became UK Trade Mark No. 1, the first to be officially registered under the Trade Marks Registration Act 1875. The simple yet distinctive symbol marked the beginning of the UK’s modern trade mark system and set a precedent for brand protection that continues today. Still on the register 150 years later, the red triangle remains a powerful example of how strong trade marks can endure and shape commercial identity across generations.

More information here – https://ipo.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/08/the-red-triangle-that-made-history-celebrating-150-years-of-uk-trade-mark-no-1/