& SUFFIX-TRADEMARKS

REGISTRATION AND USE OF A PREFIX:

• The American Miniature Horse Association will record and recognize exclusive use of a prefix for registration purposes.

• The prefix will be included in the 35-letter limit that can be used in the name on the registration.

• A prefix can only be owned by one person or farm and cannot be transferred.

• A prefix must be unique and must not be too similar to one already in use. The American Miniature Horse Association reserves the right to deny registration or use of any prefix. No prefix considered offensive in anyway will be approved.

• Registration of a prefix by The American Miniature Horse Association protects it from being used by others when registering AMHA Horses. It does not protect the name beyond The American Miniature Horse Association use.

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PROCESS TO RESERVE A PREFIX OR SUFFIX: 

1. Submit completed application and fee to AMHA Office.

2. The Registration Department will review the application for any conflicts with existing reserved prefix or suffixes, or for any other objectionable content.

3. The prefix/suffix will be posted on the AMHA website as Pending for 60 days to allow members to notify the AMHA Office of any conflicts.

4. After 60 days with no objections, the prefix/suffix will be Approved and will be noted as such on the AMHA website. 

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If a person (or farm) purchases a prefix, it then MUST be used as the prefix of the name when registering all foals bred by that person (or farm).

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The registration of a prefix does not supersede the US laws concerning trademarks or certification marks.

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