What this record means
The record shows that “SMILING DOG” is an abandoned application, filed by Wenzhou Suniu Technology Co., Ltd. on July 13, 2021 and marked dead on November 2, 2022 after the applicant failed to respond to an Office action; there is no registration or pending status. The goods listed in class 018 focus on pet‑related accessories such as dog collars, leashes, harnesses, backpacks, clothing, bows, tags and other restraining devices, so a later use of “Smiling Dog” for similar pet products would be the closest area of concern. The record does not give the owner any control over the phrase in unrelated fields, like software or food. The prosecution history only shows the non‑final action and the abandonment notice; there are no oppositions, cancellations or court actions noted, so no enforcement activity appears. I'd treat this as a meaningful concern if you plan a pet‑accessory brand with a similar name, because the abandoned filing still signals that the USPTO considered the mark for those specific goods.
Informational only - not legal advice.Goods & services
Animal harnesses; Backpacks for pets; Bags for carrying pets; Bow tie collars for pets; Clothing for domestic pets; Collars for pets; Dog apparel; Dog collars and leads; Dog leashes; Dog shoes; Feed bags for animals; Garments for pets; Leashes for animals; Pet accessories, namely, canvas, vinyl and leather pouches for holding disposable bags to place pet waste in; Pet clothing; Pet hair bows; Pet hair ornaments; Pet products, namely, pet restraining devices consisting of leashes, collars, harnesses, restraining straps, and leashes with locking devices; Pet restraining devices consisting of harnesses and/or restraining straps, for use in pet grooming or veterinary care; Pet tags specially adapted for attaching to pet leashes or collars
First use: Jul 01, 2021
Use in commerce: Jul 01, 2021
