What this record means
This record shows that the mark “APPLE” was abandoned and is no longer live. The owner listed is Rhonda Lynn, an individual, and the application was filed on September 19, 2016 for a service mark covering repair or maintenance of computers in class 037. Because the mark was never registered, it does not give the owner control over every use of the word “APPLE.” The closest area of concern would be any business that repairs or maintains computers, where the same name could cause confusion. The prosecution history shows that the examiner issued a non‑final action in December 2016 and the applicant failed to respond, leading to abandonment on July 21, 2017. No enforcement activity such as oppositions or cancellations appears in the supplied history. For someone considering a similar name, the record suggests a meaningful risk if the name is used for computer repair services, but it does not preclude use in unrelated fields.
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