OPENKOTE

What this record means

The record shows that the mark OPENKOTE is cancelled, with the last status change on May 2 2016 when the registration was cancelled because the owner, SAINT‑GOBain Abrasives, Inc., did not file an acceptable Section 8 declaration; the mark was never moved to the Supplemental Register. It was registered on the Principal Register for Class 003 covering “Abrasive Papers and Cloths,” so a similar name used for abrasive paper, sanding cloths or related cleaning products would be the closest area of concern. The record does not give the owner any control over every possible use of the word “OPENKOTE” in other industries or product categories. The prosecution history contains only routine renewal filings and the final cancellation; no oppositions, cancellations by third parties, or court actions appear, so the supplied history shows no visible enforcement activity. I'd treat this as a meaningful concern if you plan to market abrasive papers or cloths under a similar name.