Oh, they’re out there, the ones who want to try to capitalize on the “iPad” trademark (and/or service mark).
See four applications with commentary after the break.
Ummmm … what?
Word Mark
IPAD NEST
Goods and Services
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: Computer accessories, namely, stands and cases that are used with computers
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code
(4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number
77937574
Filing Date
February 17, 2010
Current Filing Basis
1B
Original Filing Basis
1B
Owner
(APPLICANT) Javadi, Cyrus INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES #160 5530 W. 190th Street Torrance CALIFORNIA 90503
Type of Mark
TRADEMARK
Register
PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator
LIVE
Yeah, the first word that popped into my head as a stand for an iPad was the word “nest.” No. No, it wasn’t.
This next one has a too-cute dodge not evident in the filing itself:
Word Mark
IPAD
Goods and Services
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S: Business consulting services, namely, providing assistance in development of business strategies and creative ideation
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code
(4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number
77921350
Filing Date
January 27, 2010
Current Filing Basis
1B
Original Filing Basis
1B
Owner
(APPLICANT) Stafford, Jeffrey S. DBA IP Advocates Dojo INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES 9413 W. 131st Street Overland Park KANSAS 66213
Type of Mark
SERVICE MARK
Register
PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator
LIVE
The dodge is seen in the TESS filing itself. “iPad” is spelled as “ipaD.” Yeah, that capital-D at the end just makes it something else, huh?
These next two are filed by one person:
Word Mark
IPAD
Goods and Services
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: Neoprene laptop covers; Protective covers and cases for cell phones, laptops and portable media players; Protective sleeves for laptop computers. FIRST USE: 20050203. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20050203
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code
(4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number
77932073
Filing Date
February 9, 2010
Current Filing Basis
1A
Original Filing Basis
1A
Owner
(APPLICANT) Marc Angell INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES PO Box 1482 Ventura CALIFORNIA 93002
Type of Mark
TRADEMARK
Register
PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator
LIVE
And:
Word Mark
IPAD
Goods and Services
IC 017. US 001 005 012 013 035 050. G & S: Insulated pad affixed to a laptop computer for the purpose of reducing the amount of heat radiating from the laptop computer. FIRST USE: 20050203. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20050203
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code
(4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number
77932051
Filing Date
February 9, 2010
Current Filing Basis
1A
Original Filing Basis
1A
Owner
(APPLICANT) Marc Angell INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES PO Box 1482 Ventura CALIFORNIA 93002
Type of Mark
TRADEMARK
Register
PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator
LIVE
In both instances, “iPad” is all lower-case, “ipad.” Sure, that makes it distinct and won’t confuse people. Especially when he starts placing ads that say things like, “Get an ipad for your DELL notebook!”
I don’t why the money was wasted on these filings. Apple will just shut them all down.
