What this record means
The record shows that “THE HAPPY CLOTHING COMPANY” is a live, registered mark on the Principal Register, owned by Jeff Stoeger, an individual. It covers hats, shirts, vests, hoodies, jackets, and pullovers under class 025, with first use in commerce on December 20, 2018. A similar name would raise the closest concern for apparel items in those categories, especially if the goods are sold under a comparable brand name. The record does not give the owner control over every use of the phrase “Happy Clothing Company” in unrelated contexts. The prosecution history shows a straightforward examination that led to registration on November 9, 2021, with no opposition or enforcement actions recorded. The latest status event is the registration itself; no renewal or cancellation dates are listed. For someone looking to use a similar name, the visible risk is that the mark protects the listed apparel goods, so any use in that space could be problematic.
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