What this record means
The record shows that “DRAGON BALL Z” is an abandoned service mark, filed by Saban Entertainment, Inc. on Jan 26 1996 and officially abandoned on Nov 12 1996 after the applicant filed an express abandonment, so it is not a live or pending registration. The only goods and services listed are in International Class 041 – “entertainment services, namely production and distribution of television programs, films, theatrical motion pictures, pre‑recorded video tapes, cassettes and video discs; and a television series and live performances.” A similar name used for anything in that entertainment‑production arena would be the closest area of concern, because the record’s protection was limited to those services. The record does not give the owner control over every use of the words “Dragon Ball Z” in unrelated fields. The prosecution history shows the application was assigned to an examiner, received a non‑final action, and then the applicant chose to abandon; 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 TV‑show or film series under a similar name, but the abandonment means the mark no longer blocks new filings.
Informational only - not legal advice.