PETAL

What this record means

The record shows that the mark “PETAL” is dead and was abandoned by its owner, MATTEL, INC., a Delaware corporation, because the applicant failed to respond to an Office action. The mark was filed on April 13, 2007 under an intent‑to‑use basis for class 009, which covers electronics and other electrical and scientific apparatus. Because the mark is no longer active, it does not give the owner control over every use of the word “petal.” The closest area of concern would be any new mark that also covers electronics or related scientific equipment, as that is the only goods category listed. The prosecution history shows a simple abandonment sequence with no opposition or enforcement actions recorded. The latest status event is the abandonment on February 23, 2008. For someone looking to use a similar name, the risk is limited to potential confusion in the electronics field, but the abandoned status means there is no current registration to enforce.