What this record means
The record shows that “HAPPY HATTER” is a live, registered mark on the Principal Register, owned by TN LITTLE RIVER IP, LLC. It protects hats, knitted caps, and sports caps and hats under class 025, with use in commerce beginning May 5 2020. A similar name would raise the closest concern for any hat or cap product, especially in the same style or sporting category. The record does not give the owner control over every use of the words “happy” or “hatter” in unrelated contexts. The prosecution history shows a straightforward registration with no descriptive refusal or Supplemental Register movement. The latest meaningful event is the 2025 courtesy reminder for the 6‑year maintenance filing. No oppositions, cancellations, or court actions appear in the supplied history. For someone considering a similar name, the existing registration presents a significant risk for hat or cap goods, but it does not cover unrelated uses.
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