What this record means
The record shows that the mark MARLBORO is live and registered on the Principal Register, owned by Philip Morris USA Inc., a corporation organized in Virginia. The registration covers tobacco products, specifically cigarettes, with first use in 1883 and continuous use in commerce since that year. A similar name would raise the closest concern in the same class of tobacco cigarettes, where the mark’s distinctiveness and long‑standing use could be relevant. This record does not give the owner control over every use of the word “Marlboro” in all contexts; it is limited to the goods listed. The prosecution history is empty, indicating no descriptiveness refusal or Supplemental Register move. The latest status event is the July 26 2024 maintenance update. No opposition, cancellation, or court action appears in the supplied history. For someone considering a similar name, the presence of a live, principal registration in the same class suggests a meaningful risk of infringement.
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