What this record means
The record shows that the mark “APPLE” is no longer active; it was cancelled on October 20, 1988 because the registrant, Apple Computer, Inc., failed to file a Section 8 declaration. The mark was registered on March 9, 1982 in the Principal Register for class 042, covering leasing of computers, computer peripherals and computer software. Because the mark was cancelled, the owner no longer holds enforceable rights under the USPTO for those goods, but the history indicates that Apple once claimed protection for that specific technology‑related use. The cancellation does not mean the word “Apple” is free for all uses; it only shows that the particular registration is dead. No opposition, extension, or court action appears in the supplied history, so there is no visible enforcement activity. For someone looking to use a similar name in the same technology‑services area, the closest concern is that Apple once held a registration for those goods, suggesting a potential risk if the name is used in a similar context.
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