IMA

What this record means

The record shows that the mark “IMA” was registered on the Principal Register on March 16, 1965, but it is now dead because the owner, HOLIDAY INNS OF AMERICA, INC., failed to renew it. The registration covered the sale of floor finish, paint and floor seal goods, first used in commerce on November 1, 1961. Because the mark is no longer active, it does not give the owner control over every use of the word “IMA.” The closest area of concern would be any business dealing with floor finishes, paint or floor seal products, where a similar name might still raise a potential conflict. The record contains no opposition, cancellation, or court action, so the supplied history shows no visible enforcement activity. The last meaningful event was the expiration on June 16, 1985. For someone considering a similar name, the risk is limited to the specific goods listed, and the mark’s dead status reduces the likelihood of immediate conflict.