HOT TOPICS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, March 25, 2015, a trademark application was filed for HOT TOPICS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HOT TOPICS trademark a serial number of 86576372. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, November 29, 2022. This trademark is owned by Cox Enterprises, Inc.. The HOT TOPICS trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

Entertainment website featuring text, videos, images, and commentary in the fields of humor, wit, current events, and popular culture
hot topics

General Information


Serial Number86576372
Word MarkHOT TOPICS
Filing DateWednesday, March 25, 2015
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, November 29, 2022
Registration Number4845318
Registration DateTuesday, November 3, 2015
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 18, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment website featuring text, videos, images, and commentary in the fields of humor, wit, current events, and popular culture
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "HOT TOPICS" superimposed within a double circle.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 3, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 20, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 20, 2014

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCMG LOCAL TELEVISION OPERATING COMPANY,LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressATLANTA, GA 30309

Party NameCAMELOT MEDIA BUYER, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressATLANTA, GA 30309

Party NameCox Enterprises, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30328

Party NameCox Enterprises, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30328

Party NameCox Enterprises, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30328

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, November 29, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 29, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, October 20, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 8, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, May 25, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, April 22, 2022POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Friday, April 22, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, November 3, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 3, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 8, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, November 3, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 18, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 18, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 29, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 14, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, July 14, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Sunday, June 28, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Sunday, June 28, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, April 4, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, April 3, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Saturday, March 28, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM