GARDENING OF THE MONTH CLUB

What this record means

The record shows that the mark “GARDENING OF THE MONTH CLUB” is dead and was abandoned because the owner, CobraCo Manufacturing Inc., never filed a Statement of Use or Extension Request after the Notice of Allowance. The mark was registered on the Principal Register for three classes of goods: gardening tools and equipment such as shovels, trowels, and weed forks; plant and flower pots, holders, hose accessories, and ornamental ceramic objects that indicate soil moisture; and agricultural products like flower bulbs and seeds. A similar name would raise the closest concern in these areas, especially for gardening tools and seed products. The record does not give the owner control over every use of the words “gardening” or “club.” The prosecution history shows a series of extensions granted after the Notice of Allowance, but no opposition or enforcement actions appear in the supplied history. The last meaningful event was the abandonment on September 23, 2003. For someone considering a similar name, the abandoned status reduces the risk, but the goods listed still present a potential concern if used in those specific categories.