HOT TOPIC Trademark Information

HOT TOPIC Trademark Overview


The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) received an application to register the trademark HOT TOPIC on Friday, December 13, 2002. The USPTO has assigned this trademark, HOT TOPIC, the serial number 78194452. As of Wednesday, August 21, 2024, this trademark filing's federal status is designated as 800. The trademark HOT TOPIC falls under the Clothing Apparel Products category and is associated with the service description of:

"Clothing, namely, men's, women's and children's wearing apparel, namely, jeans, shirts; outerwear, namely, jackets, coats, vests, scarves [ , shells, ] [ sports jackets ] ; pants, trousers, sweaters, sweatpants, sweatshirts, [ sweat suits, jumpsuits, ] shorts, overalls, [ shortalls, ] dresses, skirts, blouses, t-shirts, [ knit shirts, ] rainwear, raincoats, tank tops, bathing suits, suits, [ robes, ] pajamas, loungewear, belts, briefs, [ leotards, ] tights, [ hosiery, ] socks, gloves, arm warmers, [ pantyhose, ] scarves, [ shawls, ponchos, ] slips, [ sun visors, ] blazers, bras, nightgowns, undergarments, panties; [ performance wear, namely, jerseys, bicycle pants, gymnastic suits; ] sportswear, namely, printed t-shirts, swimwear, beach and [ swimsuit cover-ups; ] footwear, namely, shoes, sandals, boots, [ rubber boots, ] and slippers; and headgear, namely, hats, caps [ and visors ]".

HOT TOPIC General Information


Serial Number 78194452
Word Mark HOT TOPIC
Filing Date Friday, December 13, 2002
Status 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status Date Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Registration Number 2853514
Registration Date Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Mark Drawing 1 - TYPESET WORD(S) /LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S)
Published for Opposition Date Tuesday, March 23, 2004

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services Clothing, namely, men's, women's and children's wearing apparel, namely, jeans, shirts; outerwear, namely, jackets, coats, vests, scarves [ , shells, ] [ sports jackets ] ; pants, trousers, sweaters, sweatpants, sweatshirts, [ sweat suits, jumpsuits, ] shorts, overalls, [ shortalls, ] dresses, skirts, blouses, t-shirts, [ knit shirts, ] rainwear, raincoats, tank tops, bathing suits, suits, [ robes, ] pajamas, loungewear, belts, briefs, [ leotards, ] tights, [ hosiery, ] socks, gloves, arm warmers, [ pantyhose, ] scarves, [ shawls, ponchos, ] slips, [ sun visors, ] blazers, bras, nightgowns, undergarments, panties; [ performance wear, namely, jerseys, bicycle pants, gymnastic suits; ] sportswear, namely, printed t-shirts, swimwear, beach and [ swimsuit cover-ups; ] footwear, namely, shoes, sandals, boots, [ rubber boots, ] and slippers; and headgear, namely, hats, caps [ and visors ]

Classification Information


International Class 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes 022, 039
Class Status Code 6 - Active / Registered
Class Status Date Monday, January 6, 2003
Primary Code 025
First Use Anywhere Date Tuesday, July 15, 1997
First Use In Commerce Date Tuesday, July 15, 1997

HOT TOPIC Trademark Owner History


Party Name HOT TOPIC MERCHANDISING, INC.
Party Type 31 - Unknown Party Type Code (31)
Legal Entity Type 03 - Corporation
Address CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748

Party Name Hot Topic, Inc.
Party Type 30 - Attorney / Correspondent
Legal Entity Type 03 - Corporation
Address City of Industry, CA 91748

Party Name Hot Topic, Inc.
Party Type 20 - Subsequent Owner
Legal Entity Type 03 - Corporation
Address City of Industry, CA 91748

Party Name Hot Topic, Inc.
Party Type 10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type 03 - Corporation
Address City of Industry, CA 91748

Trademark Activity

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Event Date Event Description
Monday, December 1, 2003 PAPER RECEIVED
Saturday, May 17, 2003 ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, May 28, 2003 NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 3, 2003 NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, November 26, 2003 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, November 25, 2011 ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, January 8, 2004 APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 3, 2004 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, March 23, 2004 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 15, 2004 REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 1, 2010 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 1, 2010 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, November 25, 2011 TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, June 16, 2014 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, September 2, 2016 TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, June 16, 2014 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, June 28, 2014 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, June 28, 2014 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, June 28, 2014 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, June 28, 2014 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, September 2, 2016 ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, June 15, 2023 COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, July 25, 2024 CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, August 19, 2024 POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Monday, August 19, 2024 TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 25, 2024 POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED