HOT TOPIC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, December 13, 2002, 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 78194454. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, July 25, 2024. This trademark is owned by Hot Topic, Inc.. The HOT TOPIC trademark is filed in the Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods category with the following description:

hair accessories, namely, barrettes, hair scrunchies, [ hairpins, ] hair clips, hair ribbons, [ hair bands made of rubber band; hair sticks, safety pins and clothing belt buckles not made of precious metal ]
hot topic

General Information


Serial Number78194454
Word MarkHOT TOPIC
Filing DateFriday, December 13, 2002
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, July 25, 2024
Registration Number2853515
Registration DateTuesday, June 15, 2004
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 23, 2004

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceshair accessories, namely, barrettes, hair scrunchies, [ hairpins, ] hair clips, hair ribbons, [ hair bands made of rubber band; hair sticks, safety pins and clothing belt buckles not made of precious metal ]

Classification Information


International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, January 6, 2003
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 15, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 15, 1997

Trademark Owner History


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
AddressCity of Industry, CA 91748

Party NameHot Topic, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCity of Industry, CA 91748

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, May 17, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 20, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, November 19, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, November 21, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, January 9, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 3, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, March 23, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 15, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 15, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 1, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 1, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
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, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 6, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 26, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, June 16, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, June 16, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, June 28, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, June 28, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, June 28, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, June 28, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 15, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, September 2, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, September 2, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, June 15, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
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
Thursday, June 15, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 1, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 25, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 25, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, July 25, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, July 25, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED