YELLOW

What this record means

The record shows that the “YELLOW” application filed by Alpha Creations, Inc., a Texas corporation, was abandoned on October 6 2016 after the applicant failed to respond to an Office action, so the mark is not live or registered. The only goods listed are “Yellow diamond jewelry; Rings made in whole or significant part of yellow diamonds” in International Class 014, meaning a similar name would raise the closest concern for jewelry that features yellow diamonds. The record does not give Alpha Creations control over every use of the word “yellow” in other contexts. Because the filing was placed on the Supplemental Register, the prosecution history reflects a final refusal in March 2016 followed by an abandonment notice in October 2016, indicating the USPTO did not accept the mark for registration. No later maintenance actions or renewal dates appear, and the supplied history shows no oppositions, cancellations, or court actions. I'd treat this as a modest concern if you plan jewelry involving yellow diamonds, but the risk is far lower for unrelated products.