HOSTESS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, August 29, 2012, a trademark application was filed for HOSTESS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HOSTESS trademark a serial number of 85716469. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, December 13, 2024. This trademark is owned by Hostess Brands, Inc.. The HOSTESS trademark is filed in the Houseware & Glass Products category with the following description:

bake set comprising [ pastry bag, ] recipe booklet and baking pan for snack cakes

General Information


Serial Number85716469
Word MarkHOSTESS
Filing DateWednesday, August 29, 2012
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, December 13, 2024
Registration Number4538672
Registration DateTuesday, May 27, 2014
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 5, 2013

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "HOSTESS" in blue within a red oval, the H of "HOSTESS" partially extending out of the border of the oval, and a red heart on the upper part of the oval and slightly offcentered from the midpoint. The color white appears in the outline and shading of the wording "HOSTESS" and in the shading of the oval and heart design.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red, blue and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Servicesbake set comprising [ pastry bag, ] recipe booklet and baking pan for snack cakes

Classification Information


International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 13, 2024
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHOSTESS BRANDS, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressOrrville, OH 44667

Party NameHOSTESS BRANDS, LLC
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressKANSAS CITY, MO 64111

Party NameHostess Brands, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIrving, TX 75039

Party NameHostess Brands, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIrving, TX 75039

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, September 1, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, September 7, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, September 8, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, December 20, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, December 27, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 16, 2013NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, February 5, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 2, 2013NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, April 17, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 24, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 26, 2013AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, September 24, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 24, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, September 24, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, September 26, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED
Thursday, March 27, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, March 27, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, April 16, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, April 18, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, April 21, 2014ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, April 24, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED
Tuesday, May 27, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 12, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 26, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 30, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, August 26, 2019TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, August 26, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, October 3, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 3, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, October 3, 2019POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED
Thursday, October 3, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, February 20, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, February 20, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, February 20, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, February 20, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, February 20, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, May 27, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 15, 2023ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 27, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 27, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 27, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, March 27, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 27, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, December 13, 2024CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9