NIKE

What this record means

The record shows that the mark “NIKE” is dead and was abandoned after a decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The owner listed is Invacare Corporation, a corporation organized in Ohio. The mark was applied for under an intent‑to‑use basis on May 8, 1990 and was published for opposition on November 12, 1991. The only goods listed are wheelchairs and structural parts of wheelchairs, specifically seat cushions, in class 012. Because the mark is no longer active, it does not give the owner control over every use of the word “NIKE.” The record contains no evidence of opposition, cancellation, or court action, so there is no visible enforcement activity. The latest meaningful event is the abandonment noted on October 1, 1992. For someone considering a similar name, the closest concern would be the use of “NIKE” in the wheelchair or seat cushion market, but the abandoned status suggests that the risk of conflict in other unrelated markets is lower.