APPLE

What this record means

The record shows that the mark “APPLE” is dead and was abandoned by South China Industries Limited, a Hong Kong‑based limited liability company, after the applicant failed to respond to an Office action. The abandoned application covered goods in classes 009 and 010, specifically dust masks, filters, protective goggles, surgical masks, and other protective masks for respiratory and medical use. Because the application was abandoned, the owner no longer holds enforceable rights on the Principal Register, and the record does not establish control over every use of the word “APPLE.” The prosecution history shows a typical sequence of Office actions and a final abandonment notice, with no evidence of enforcement activity such as oppositions or cancellations. The latest meaningful status event was the abandonment on March 8, 2021. For someone considering a similar name, the closest concern would be in the protective mask and medical mask market, and the record suggests that the abandoned status reduces but does not eliminate potential risk in that specific area.