MISS
Dead · Refused DEAD/APPLICATION/Refused/Dismissed or Invalidated
What this record means
The record shows that the "MISS" mark is dead, abandoned by Playboy Enterprises, Inc. due to a failure to respond to an Office action. This mark covered pre-recorded videotapes, magazine features, cards, calendars, and an online service, all featuring female models. A similar name would create the closest concern in these areas of entertainment and printed matter. The record does not establish control over every use of the "MISS" wording. The latest meaningful event was the abandonment in 1999. The supplied history shows no visible enforcement activity. I'd treat this as a meaningful concern if considering a similar name in related fields, as it suggests the owner once sought to protect this mark in these specific areas.
Informational only - not legal advice.Mark Trademark, Service Mark
| Drawing type | 3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S) |
| Filing basis | Use in Commerce (§1(a)). |
| Status | Abandoned because the applicant failed to respond or filed a late response to an Office action. To view all documents in this file, click on the Trademark Document Retrieval link at the top of this page. |
Key dates
| Application filed | Oct 23, 1996 |
| Status date | Jun 18, 1999 |
Goods & services
pre-recorded videotapes featuring female models
monthly feature in a men's entertainment magazines, cards and calendars, all featuring pictures and text for a female model
providing an on-line service feature with images and text regarding a female model for adult entertainment
Owner & representation
| Owner | Playboy Enterprises, Inc. |
| Address | 680 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, ILLINOIS UNITED STATES 60611 |
| Entity | CORPORATION - organized in DELAWARE |
| Attorney of record | DAVID R FRANCESCANI |
| Correspondent | DAVID R FRANCESCANI |
| Correspondent address | NEW YORK, NEW |