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HYPHENSerial 86304798 · Principal Register
Live · Registered
Owner: Chinese for Affirmative Action
Class 016 - Paper Goods & Printed Matter
Class 041 - Education & Entertainment
Filed Jun 10, 2014
Registered Jan 13, 2015
The record shows that the "HYPHEN" mark is live and registered on the Principal Register, owned by Chinese for Affirmative Action, a charitable non-profit corporation. This mark covers printed magazines and newsletters, as well as online publications and resources, in the field of general human interest. A similar name would create the closest concern in these areas. The record does not establish control over every use of the wording, and it's limited to the specific goods and services listed. The latest meaningful event was the registration renewal on December 20, 2024. The supplied history shows no visible enforcement activity. I'd treat this as a meaningful concern if considering a similar name, as it suggests the owner is actively maintaining the mark, and using a similar name in related fields could raise concerns.
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The way I'd use it, honestly, is as the thing you attach when a bank, a marketplace, or a co-founder asks "are we clear on the name". It answers in one page.