BIRKENSTOCK

What this record means

The record shows that the mark “BIRKENSTOCK” is dead and was abandoned by Beco Technic GmbH, a German limited liability company, because the international registration was restricted, renounced, or expired. The only goods listed were watch bands, specifically made of leather, metal, plastic, and rubber, and the mark was cancelled under Section 70. A similar name would raise the closest concern in the watch‑band category, but the record does not give the owner control over every use of the word “BIRKENSTOCK.” The prosecution history indicates a refusal in June 2018, followed by an abandonment notice in November 2018 and final abandonment in March 2019. No enforcement actions such as oppositions or cancellations appear in the supplied history. The last meaningful status event was the abandonment on March 28, 2019. For someone considering a similar name, the main risk is potential confusion with the abandoned watch‑band mark, though the mark’s dead status reduces the likelihood of enforcement.