Mailgram australia trademark

A blast from the past!

Mailgram was a popular service offered by Western Union in the 1970s and 1980s, allowing customers to send a message via telegram, but with a twist. Instead of a traditional telegram, Mailgram used a printed form with a unique number, which was then delivered to the recipient by a Western Union agent.

In Australia, Western Union Australia Pty Ltd (now known as Western Union Financial Services Australia Pty Ltd) was granted a trademark registration for "Mailgram" in 1974. The trademark was registered for use in connection with "telegraphic services, namely, sending and receiving messages, telegrams and other written communications".

The Mailgram service was popular in Australia, particularly among businesses and individuals who needed to send urgent messages quickly and reliably. The service was often used for important communications, such as sending news of a birth, death, or other significant event.

Although the Mailgram service is no longer widely used today, the trademark "Mailgram" remains registered in Australia, although it is no longer in use. Western Union has since focused on other financial services, such as money transfers and bill payments.

It's worth noting that the Mailgram trademark is still owned by Western Union, and the company may choose to revive the brand or service in the future. However, as of now, the Mailgram service is largely a relic of the past, remembered fondly by those who used it during its heyday.