What this record means
This record shows that the mark “APPLE” is dead, having been abandoned because the applicant failed to respond to an Office action. The owner listed is VKO FARMS LIMITED, a private limited company organized in the United Kingdom. The mark covered clothing goods in class 025, specifically shirts, pants, coats, dresses, tops, bottoms, footwear, headwear, swimwear, sportswear, and leisurewear. A similar name used for apparel or related accessories would raise the closest record‑based concern because the goods match the scope shown. The record does not grant control over every use of the word “APPLE.” The prosecution history indicates the application was initially examined, then suspended, and ultimately abandoned without moving to the Supplemental Register. The latest event was the abandonment notice on September 24, 2020. No enforcement actions, oppositions, or cancellations appear in the supplied history. For someone considering a similar name in apparel, this history suggests a meaningful concern that could lead to potential conflicts.
Informational only - not legal advice.Goods & services
Clothing, namely, shirts, pants, coats, dresses, tops and bottoms; footwear; headwear; swimwear; sportswear, namely, athletic shorts, athletic pants, athletic shirts, athletic uniforms; leisurewear, namely, robes, night gowns, leisure suits, leisure shoes, loungewear