What this record means
The record shows that the mark TOPPERS is dead and was abandoned by its owner, INSTA‑LETTERING MACHINE CO., a California corporation. The application was filed on March 13, 1981 and the abandonment status was recorded on March 5, 1984. The mark was registered on the Principal Register for class 025, covering T‑SHIRTS AND T‑SHIRT DRESSES, with first use on September 29, 1980. Because the goods are specific to apparel, a similar name would raise the closest concern only if it is used for clothing, especially T‑shirts or similar garments. The abandonment does not mean that the wording is free for all uses; other rights could exist outside this class. No enforcement actions, oppositions, or cancellations appear in the supplied history. The latest event is the abandonment date in 1984. If you plan to use a similar name for clothing, you should be aware that the abandoned mark still signals a prior claim in that specific category.
Informational only - not legal advice.