SPY GROOVE

What this record means

The record shows that “SPY GROOVE” is an abandoned application – it was never turned into a live registration – and the owner listed is Viacom International Inc. The filing covered only class 016, specifically printed matter such as note paper, loose‑leaf paper, fiction books, playing cards, decals, bumper stickers, trading cards, note cards, posters, folders, pencils, pens, paper and calendars; a later use of the same wording on anything outside those paper‑based items would be the closest record‑based concern. Because the mark never issued a registration, the record does not give Viacom control over every possible use of the words “Spy Groove.” The prosecution history shows a Notice of Allowance in February 2000 followed by a series of extensions for a Statement of Use, ending in an abandonment entry on September 15 2003; the status date of February 16 2003 is the latest meaningful event. No oppositions, cancellations or court actions appear in the supplied history. I'd treat this as a moderate concern if you plan to market paper‑goods under a similar name.