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RAY BENZINO'S MADE MEN
Serial 75565429 · Principal Register
Dead · Refused

Owner: SOURCE PUBLICATIONS, INC.
Class 009 - Electrical & Scientific Apparatus
Class 025 - Clothing
Filed Oct 07, 1998

The record shows that “RAY BENZINO’S MADE MEN” is an abandoned application – the USPTO marked it dead after the owner, SOURCE PUBLICATIONS, INC., failed to file a required Statement of Use or an extension after the Notice of Allowance was issued, with the abandonment dated September 8 2001. The filing covered two classes: Class 009 for pre‑recorded CDs, cassettes, video discs and tapes featuring music, action, drama or music, and Class 025 for a broad range of apparel such as shirts, t‑shirts, sweatshirts, jogging suits, jerseys, tank tops, jeans, jackets, coats, hats, caps, underwear, belts and bandanas. A similar name used on products that fall within either of those categories would raise the closest record‑based concern, because the registration’s scope is limited to those listed goods. The record does not give the owner control over every possible use of the words “Ray Benzino” or “Made Men” outside those classes. The prosecution history shows the application moved through normal examination, received a Notice of Publication, was approved for publication on the Principal Register, and then received a Notice of Allowance before the abandonment; there is no indication of any opposition, cancellation or court action. In practical terms, the abandoned status means the mark no longer blocks new filings, but because the goods listed are still active in the record, I’d treat a similar name in music media or clothing as a meaningful concern you’d want to check further.

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