Wyoming Bucking Horse & Rider

What is a Trademark?

Wyoming's Bucking Horse and Rider (BH&R)

When an image or wording becomes identifiable as an indicator of a source of goods or services, and that source is distinguishable from those of others, that is a trademark. Trademark rights themselves are based on use. State trademarks are controlled under the Wyoming Trademarks Act, and federal trademarks are controlled primarily under the Lanham Act. Trademarks are also protected under common law.


The BH&R is a Federally registered and State registered trademark of the State of Wyoming.

Office Information

State Capitol Building
200 West 24th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020

For additional information,
including driving directions,
please see the Contact Us page.

Office Hours

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST
Monday through Friday
(except for official state holidays)

About Our Office

We have a long history of serving the public. Beginning in April 1869 with the appointment of the first Secretary of the Territory of Wyoming, Edward M. Lee, by United States President Ulysses S. Grant, this office has always served the public from the State Capitol and continues to do so today.