SUNSHINE CUP

What this record means

The record shows that SUNSHINE CUP is an abandoned application, filed by Sail Sports International Ltd. on March 7 1995 and marked dead on February 14 1997 because no Statement of Use or extension was filed after the Notice of Allowance. The filing covered two classes: Class 006 for “trophies made of common metals” and Class 041 for “entertainment services, namely organizing and conducting sailing regattas.” A similar name used for metal trophies or for sailing‑related event services would be the closest area of concern, since the record’s protection was limited to those specific goods and services. The record does not give the owner control over every use of the words “SUNSHINE” or “CUP” in unrelated fields. The prosecution history shows the application moved through normal examination, received a Notice of Allowance, and then was abandoned for lack of use; there is no indication of any opposition, cancellation proceeding, or other enforcement activity. I'd treat this as a meaningful concern if you plan a mark that overlaps the trophy or sailing‑event space.