HIP HOP VOTES HOT 97 FM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, February 27, 2012, a trademark application was filed for HIP HOP VOTES HOT 97 FM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HIP HOP VOTES HOT 97 FM trademark a serial number of 85554073. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, March 10, 2023. This trademark is owned by Emmis Radio, LLC. The HIP HOP VOTES HOT 97 FM trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

Organizing voter registration drives; providing information regarding political issues, knowing how to vote and knowing how to register to vote
hip hop votes hot 97 fm

General Information


Serial Number85554073
Word MarkHIP HOP VOTES HOT 97 FM
Filing DateMonday, February 27, 2012
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, March 10, 2023
Registration Number4198544
Registration DateTuesday, August 28, 2012
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 12, 2012

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a blue outer circle containing an American flag overlaid by wording, with visible portions of the flag consisting of a blue strip with white stars in addition to patches of red and white, with the words "HIP HOP VOTES" written over the flag and circle, with "HIP HOP" in black letters outlined in white, except for the letter "O" in "HOP", which is comprised of a yellow circle outlined in white followed by a black outline containing the phrase "HOT 97" written in white letters with a black outline and black shading, and "FM" written in black letters in a smaller white circle outlined in black, which is located at the bottom right of the number "7", and appearing below "HIP HOP" is the word "VOTES" written in white with a red outline and red shading, except for the letter "V" which is comprised of a solid red check mark, the bottom and underside of which contain a black outline, and three white stars outlined in black at the upper left of the outer circle, one white star outlined in black at the upper right of the outer circle and two white stars outlined in black at the lower right of the outer circle, with the remaining areas within the outer circle being white.
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to "HIP HOP VOTES"
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) black white, red, blue and yellow is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesOrganizing voter registration drives; providing information regarding political issues, knowing how to vote and knowing how to register to vote
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"VOTES"

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 10, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 30, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 2004

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMEDIACO HOLDING INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10014

Party NameEmmis Radio, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressIndianapolis, IN 46204

Party NameEmmis Radio, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressIndianapolis, IN 46204

Party NameEmmis Radio, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressIndianapolis, IN 46204

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, March 10, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Friday, May 13, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, May 13, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, May 13, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 13, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, May 13, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Saturday, August 28, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 26, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, August 27, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, August 27, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, August 27, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, August 16, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, August 28, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 26, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 18, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 11, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 18, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, June 18, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 28, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 12, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 12, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 23, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 8, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, May 8, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, April 20, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, April 19, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, April 19, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, April 19, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 18, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 18, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 18, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, April 14, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Saturday, April 14, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, April 14, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, April 12, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 12, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 12, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, April 11, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, March 7, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, March 6, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, March 1, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED