V VIVENDI

What this record means

The record shows that “V VIVENDI” is a cancelled Principal Register mark owned by Novelty Plus, Inc., and it is no longer live; the cancellation was entered on Jan 17 2009 because the registrant failed to file a required Section 8 declaration. The registration covered only Class 025 – ladies sportswear, specifically dresses, tops, pants, tanks and skirts – so a similar name used on clothing of that type would be the closest area of concern, while uses in unrelated categories would fall farther from the scope shown here. The record does not give the owner control over every possible use of the words “V VIVENDI.” There is no Supplemental Register filing to explain, and the prosecution history simply tracks the normal examination, publication and eventual cancellation. The supplied history contains no oppositions, cancellations by third parties, or other enforcement actions. I'd treat this as a meaningful concern if you plan to brand comparable women’s apparel under a similar name.