What this record means
The record shows that the mark PETALZ is dead and was abandoned by the University of Central Florida Research Foundation. The mark was registered on the Principal Register for clothing, specifically t‑shirts, boxer shorts, caps, fleece pullovers, hooded sweatshirts, jackets, pajamas, polo shirts, socks, and tank tops. A similar name would raise the closest concern in the apparel sector, especially for items listed above. The record does not give the owner control over every use of the word “petalz” in all contexts. The prosecution history shows the mark was allowed, but the applicant failed to file a Statement of Use or an extension request, leading to abandonment. No opposition, cancellation, or court action appears in the supplied history, so there is no visible enforcement activity. For someone considering a similar name, the abandoned status reduces risk, but the apparel goods listed remain a potential point of concern.
Informational only - not legal advice.Goods & services
Clothing, namely, t-shirts, boxer short, caps, fleece pullovers, hooded sweatshirts, jackets, pajamas, polo shirts, socks, tank tops