HOT TOPIC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 29, 1989, a trademark application was filed for HOT TOPIC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HOT TOPIC trademark a serial number of 73828401. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, August 20, 2020. This trademark is owned by HOT TOPIC INC.. The HOT TOPIC trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:

RETAIL STORE SERVICES SPECIALIZING IN COSTUME JEWELRY, WATCHES, HAIR ACCESSORIES, SUNGLASSES, BELTS, HANDBAGS, SMALL LEATHER ITEMS, COSMETICS, LINGERIE, T-SHIRTS, SHORTS, MEN'S TIES, HATS, GLOVES, KNIT HATS, SCARVES, SWEATSHIRTS, AND PANTS
hot topic

General Information


Serial Number73828401
Word MarkHOT TOPIC
Filing DateFriday, September 29, 1989
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, August 20, 2020
Registration Number1606042
Registration DateTuesday, July 10, 1990
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 17, 1990

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesRETAIL STORE SERVICES SPECIALIZING IN COSTUME JEWELRY, WATCHES, HAIR ACCESSORIES, SUNGLASSES, BELTS, HANDBAGS, SMALL LEATHER ITEMS, COSMETICS, LINGERIE, T-SHIRTS, SHORTS, MEN'S TIES, HATS, GLOVES, KNIT HATS, SCARVES, SWEATSHIRTS, AND PANTS

Classification Information


International Class042 - 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 Codes101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, October 19, 1989
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 11, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 11, 1989

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHOT TOPIC MERCHANDISING, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748

Party NameHOT TOPIC MERCHANDISING, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748

Party NameHOT TOPIC INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748

Party NameHOT TOPIC INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSAN MARINO, CA 91108

Party NameHOT TOPIC INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSAN MARINO, CA 91108

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, January 22, 1990CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 30, 1989ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, December 13, 1989ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, December 13, 1989NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, February 5, 1990APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, March 17, 1990NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, April 17, 1990PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 10, 1990REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, August 7, 1995REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, April 3, 1996REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, February 7, 2000REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, September 19, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, September 19, 2000REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, September 20, 2002TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 18, 2002TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 24, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, August 17, 2006REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Friday, January 2, 2009CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, July 12, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 14, 2010REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, July 14, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 20, 2011AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, June 6, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 11, 2011AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, November 25, 2011TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, November 25, 2011ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 6, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 26, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, September 2, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, September 2, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, July 10, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 1, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 18, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, August 20, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, August 20, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, August 20, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 15, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 15, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, June 15, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, July 2, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, July 2, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 26, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, August 26, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 26, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 2, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED