REMEMBRANDT

What this record means

The record shows that the mark REMEMBRANDT was abandoned on Oct 11 2000 after an inter partes decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and the owner listed is Kurt M. Vetters, an individual; the application was filed Apr 26 1999 and never reached registration. The only goods covered are “shadowbox memorials for people, events, and organizations consisting of a frame, a glass front, and mounted memorabilia and/or photographs visible through the glass front” in International Class 020, so a similar name used for that type of memorial product would create the closest record‑based concern. The record does not give Vetters control over every use of the word “REMEMBRANDT” in other contexts or product categories. Because the mark is on the Principal Register and was refused, there is no supplemental‑register sequence to explain. The latest meaningful event is the abandonment status date of Oct 11 2000, and the supplied history shows no oppositions, cancellations or other enforcement activity. I'd treat this as a modest concern if you plan a memorial‑type product, but the risk drops sharply for unrelated goods or services.