HOCS HOUSE OF CREATORS Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, a trademark application was filed for HOCS HOUSE OF CREATORS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HOCS HOUSE OF CREATORS trademark a serial number of 99274628. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE as of Wednesday, April 29, 2026. This trademark is owned by Dentsu Group Inc.. The HOCS HOUSE OF CREATORS trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:
Stickers; printed comic books; printed graphic novels; printed promotional and educational materials, namely, printed leaflets relating to digital content creation, virtual environments, and video games
Graphic design services in virtual environments; computer aided graphic design; computer graphics design services; fashion design services; graphic design of advertising materials; computer software design, computer programming, and maintenance of computer software; design and development of computer game software; development of augmented reality game software; rental of computers; providing online non-downloadable computer programs on data networks for animating and customizing digital characters, avatars and objects in virtual environments and video games; providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing; hosting software platforms for virtual reality-based work collaboration; hosting virtual environments, namely, providing virtual computer environments through cloud computing; rental of computer game programs
Information relating to fashion coordination services for individuals; online social networking services; licensing of intellectual property; management of industrial property rights and copyright; providing content moderation of an online community of registered users for online platforms, including enforcement of content guidelines and resolution of user disputes in digital content creation environments
Promoting the goods and services of digital content creators through virtual reality environments; promoting the goods and services of digital artists and creators via immersive media platforms; business mentoring services in the field of content creation; marketing consultation services for content creators, excluding brand strategy and advertising campaign development; business mentoring services for digital content creators; business development consulting services for digital artists and creators, excluding corporate brand development; business incubation services, namely, providing work space containing business equipment and mentorship and business administration support services to emerging content creators; business consulting services in the field of commercializing creative works, excluding services related to advertising production; advisory services relating to business expansion strategies for digital content creators
Computer game programs downloadable via the internet; downloadable computer game software; downloadable software for creating and interacting with AI virtual characters; downloadable AI software for generating dialogues and behaviors of virtual characters; downloadable LLM software for creative writing and content generation; electronic circuits; downloadable audio and audiovisual recordings featuring artistic virtual performances by online content creators; downloadable music files; downloadable image files containing digital art, characters, scenes, and artistic performances produced by online creators; pre-recorded video discs and video tapes featuring digital art, animations, storytelling, and artistic performances produced by online creators; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of guides, tutorials, and reports in the field of digital content creation, animation, video production, and creator-led content
Providing financing to digital content creators by business accelerator programs; providing investment and financial support services to business entities engaged in the field of digital content creation, namely, providing financial information of funding opportunities
Providing entertainment information regarding creator-led content, virtual exhibitions, and interactive shows via online platforms; virtual reality entertainment services, namely, conducting social entertainment events in the form of immersive performances, conducting exhibition events, and providing interactive audience-participatory entertainment experiences created by content creators in a virtual environment; educational and instruction services relating to digital content creation, namely, providing classes, seminars, and workshops in the field of video production, graphic design, animation, and sound editing; educational services, namely, mentoring and skill-building courses for emerging digital artists and creators in the fields of digital content creation, virtual environments, and video games; organization of virtual seminars and online conferences for content creators to exchange knowledge and industry insights in the fields of digital content creation, virtual environments,...
General Information
| Serial Number | 99274628 |
| Word Mark | HOCS HOUSE OF CREATORS |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Stickers; printed comic books; printed graphic novels; printed promotional and educational materials, namely, printed leaflets relating to digital content creation, virtual environments, and video games |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the black letters "HOCS" to the left of the black and stacked wording "HOUSE OF CREATORS". The "O" of "HOCS" is formed by a blue, purple, pink, yellow, green, lilac, red, beige, turquoise, and cyan human eye. The "O" of "HOUSE" is formed by a beige and black human eye. The "E" of "HOUSE" is formed by a red and black human eye. The "O" of "OF" is formed by a green and black human eye. The "E" of "CREATORS" is formed by a green and lilac human eye. The "A" of "CREATORS" is formed by a yellow and black human eye. The "O" of "CREATORS" is formed by a by a turquoise, beige, and black human eye. The white appearing within the lettering and the white background is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Graphic design services in virtual environments; computer aided graphic design; computer graphics design services; fashion design services; graphic design of advertising materials; computer software design, computer programming, and maintenance of computer software; design and development of computer game software; development of augmented reality game software; rental of computers; providing online non-downloadable computer programs on data networks for animating and customizing digital characters, avatars and objects in virtual environments and video games; providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing; hosting software platforms for virtual reality-based work collaboration; hosting virtual environments, namely, providing virtual computer environments through cloud computing; rental of computer game programs |
| Goods and Services | Information relating to fashion coordination services for individuals; online social networking services; licensing of intellectual property; management of industrial property rights and copyright; providing content moderation of an online community of registered users for online platforms, including enforcement of content guidelines and resolution of user disputes in digital content creation environments |
| Goods and Services | Promoting the goods and services of digital content creators through virtual reality environments; promoting the goods and services of digital artists and creators via immersive media platforms; business mentoring services in the field of content creation; marketing consultation services for content creators, excluding brand strategy and advertising campaign development; business mentoring services for digital content creators; business development consulting services for digital artists and creators, excluding corporate brand development; business incubation services, namely, providing work space containing business equipment and mentorship and business administration support services to emerging content creators; business consulting services in the field of commercializing creative works, excluding services related to advertising production; advisory services relating to business expansion strategies for digital content creators |
| Goods and Services | Computer game programs downloadable via the internet; downloadable computer game software; downloadable software for creating and interacting with AI virtual characters; downloadable AI software for generating dialogues and behaviors of virtual characters; downloadable LLM software for creative writing and content generation; electronic circuits; downloadable audio and audiovisual recordings featuring artistic virtual performances by online content creators; downloadable music files; downloadable image files containing digital art, characters, scenes, and artistic performances produced by online creators; pre-recorded video discs and video tapes featuring digital art, animations, storytelling, and artistic performances produced by online creators; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of guides, tutorials, and reports in the field of digital content creation, animation, video production, and creator-led content |
| Goods and Services | Providing financing to digital content creators by business accelerator programs; providing investment and financial support services to business entities engaged in the field of digital content creation, namely, providing financial information of funding opportunities |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "HOUSE OF CREATORS" |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, blue, purple, pink, yellow, green, lilac, red, beige, turquoise and cyan is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Providing entertainment information regarding creator-led content, virtual exhibitions, and interactive shows via online platforms; virtual reality entertainment services, namely, conducting social entertainment events in the form of immersive performances, conducting exhibition events, and providing interactive audience-participatory entertainment experiences created by content creators in a virtual environment; educational and instruction services relating to digital content creation, namely, providing classes, seminars, and workshops in the field of video production, graphic design, animation, and sound editing; educational services, namely, mentoring and skill-building courses for emerging digital artists and creators in the fields of digital content creation, virtual environments, and video games; organization of virtual seminars and online conferences for content creators to exchange knowledge and industry insights in the fields of digital content creation, virtual environments, and video games; providing electronic publications, namely, online non-downloadable articles in the fields of digital content creation, virtual environments, and video games for digital creators; providing online non-downloadable audiovisual recordings related to digital art, storytelling, and creator showcases via the internet by streaming method, excluding services primarily related to music composition, performance, or production; organization, management and hosting of award programs and contests designed to reward program participants who create digital content, including games, characters, manga, webtoons, films, animations, merchandise, and novels, and providing information regarding the results thereof; organization and operation of online award programs recognizing achievements in digital content creation; providing entertainment information on the results of creator competitions, award events and contests conducted in the fields of entertainment, culture, and digital arts |
Classification Information
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 036 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 045 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Dentsu Group Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 105-7050
JP |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
