APPLE

What this record means

The record shows that the mark “APPLE” is dead and was abandoned by Golden Applexx Co., Inc., a California corporation, after the applicant failed to respond to an Office action. The mark was filed on August 29 1994 and abandoned on November 16 1995. It was registered on the Principal Register for class 34 goods, specifically lighters, with first use in July 1991. Because the mark covers lighters, a similar name used for other products would present a closer concern only if those products are also lighters or closely related. The record does not give the mark owner control over every use of the word “APPLE.” No enforcement activity—such as oppositions or cancellations—is visible in the supplied history. The latest event is the abandonment in 1995. If you are thinking of using a similar name for lighters or related goods, this abandoned record suggests a meaningful concern that you should examine further.