The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has registered trademark TM78365498 for the YWCA's "Eliminating Racism Empowering Women" initiative. The registration, effective March 28, 2026, covers a wide array of services including job placement, physician referrals, educational courses on violence prevention, employment training, physical fitness instruction, breast cancer screenings, child care services, and emergency shelter services.

This registration signifies the formal protection of the YWCA's brand for these specific services. While this is a trademark registration and not a regulatory rule, it impacts how these services can be marketed and branded. Compliance officers should note the scope of services covered by this trademark, particularly if their organizations operate in similar service areas or engage with the YWCA.