OUTLOOK

What this record means

The record shows that the mark “OUTLOOK” was abandoned by Illinois Tool Works Inc., a Delaware corporation, after the applicant failed to file a Statement of Use or an Extension Request following the Notice of Allowance issued on September 29, 2015. The mark was registered on the Principal Register for class 012 goods, specifically windshield wiper blades. Because the mark is no longer active, it does not give the owner control over every use of the word “OUTLOOK.” The closest area of concern would be any use in the automotive parts industry, especially products related to windshield wiper blades, where the abandoned mark’s scope is most relevant. The prosecution history shows a series of extensions granted up to March 2018, but no further maintenance filings. No oppositions, cancellations, or court actions appear in the supplied history, so the record shows no visible enforcement activity. If you are thinking of using a similar name in a different product line, the risk is lower, but any use in automotive parts could still raise a concern.