What this record means
The record shows that “HAPPY EDDIE” is a live, registered mark on the Principal Register, owned by Edward C. Osefo, an individual. It protects clothing items such as hats, pants, shorts, socks, sweatshirts, jackets, jerseys, outer jackets, T‑shirts, and tank‑tops, with first use in commerce on March 6, 2023. A similar name used for those types of apparel would raise the closest record‑based concern. The record does not give control over every use of the wording; it is limited to the goods listed. The prosecution history indicates a smooth path to registration, with no opposition or enforcement actions recorded. The most recent event is the registration date of October 15, 2024, and the next consequential date would be the maintenance filing due in 2028, though that is not supplied here. For anyone considering a similar name in apparel, the mark’s active status and specific clothing coverage suggest a meaningful risk of conflict.
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