TOPPERS

What this record means

The record shows that the mark TOPPERS is dead; it was abandoned by the owner, LEAF CONFECTIONERY, INC., a Delaware corporation, because the applicant failed to respond or filed a late response to an Office action. The mark was filed on July 12, 1982, and abandoned on February 7, 1984. It was registered on the Principal Register for class 030, covering candy as a staple food, with first use on June 17, 1982 and use in commerce on June 29, 1982. Because the mark is no longer active, it does not give the owner control over every use of the word “TOPPERS.” The closest concern would arise if a new mark were used for candy or similar staple food products. The record shows no enforcement activity after abandonment, and no further maintenance or renewal dates are supplied. For someone considering a similar name, the abandoned status reduces the risk, but the specific candy goods listed still represent the narrow area where a conflict could be most likely.