RAY-BAN

What this record means

The record shows a cancelled Principal Register service mark for “RAY‑BAN” owned by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated; the registration was issued on Dec 26 1995 but was cancelled on Sep 28 2002 because the owner failed to file a required Section 8 declaration. The only listed service is “promoting public awareness of ultra violet rays by providing a daily measurement” in International Class 042, so a similar name used for that type of scientific‑technology service would be the closest area of concern. The record does not give Bausch & Lomb control over every use of the word “Ray‑Ban” in other goods or services. The prosecution history shows the mark moved through normal examination, received a Notice of Allowance, and was ultimately registered before the later cancellation; no opposition or other enforcement activity appears in the file. I'd treat this as a meaningful concern if you plan a comparable UV‑awareness service, but the cancellation means the mark no longer enjoys active registration protection.