HQ ISSUE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, September 25, 2012, a trademark application was filed for HQ ISSUE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HQ ISSUE trademark a serial number of 85981207. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, June 26, 2025. This trademark is owned by The Sportsman's Guide, Inc.. The HQ ISSUE trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Firearm Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

[ Gun scopes ]

Coats; Footwear; Hats; Jackets; Pants; Shirts; Shorts; Underwear

[ Fire igniters ]

[ Flashlights; Tactical flashlights ]
hq issue

General Information


Serial Number85981207
Word MarkHQ ISSUE
Filing DateTuesday, September 25, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, June 26, 2025
Registration Number4534826
Registration DateTuesday, May 20, 2014
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 5, 2013

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of two upper case letters consisting of a stylized "H" and "Q" with a star design centered in the letter "Q" with the term "ISSUE" directly below the "HQ" star and design.
Goods and Services[ Gun scopes ]
Goods and ServicesCoats; Footwear; Hats; Jackets; Pants; Shirts; Shorts; Underwear
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Fire igniters ]
Goods and Services[ Flashlights; Tactical flashlights ]

Classification Information


International Class009 - 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 Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, June 26, 2025
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 14, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 14, 2013

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, June 26, 2025
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 3, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 3, 2012

International Class013 - Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks.
US Class Codes002, 009
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, August 12, 2020
Primary Code013
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, October 29, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, October 29, 2012

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 28, 2012
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 17, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 17, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSPORTSMAN'S GUIDE, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressIndianapolis, IN 46204

Party NameThe Sportsman's Guide, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSouth St. Paul, MN 55075

Party NameThe Sportsman's Guide, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSouth St. Paul, MN 55075

Party NameThe Sportsman's Guide, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSouth St. Paul, MN 55075

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, September 28, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, September 28, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, September 29, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, January 2, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 9, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 9, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, January 24, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, January 28, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 29, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 29, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 13, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 5, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 5, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 30, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, October 23, 2013TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 23, 2013TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 23, 2013DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 23, 2013USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, November 22, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, December 6, 2013ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST
Friday, December 6, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 22, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, February 4, 2014ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST
Friday, February 7, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, February 21, 2014DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, February 21, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, February 22, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, March 17, 2014SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Monday, March 17, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, March 17, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 25, 2014ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, April 16, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, April 18, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, May 20, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 7, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 20, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, April 17, 2014LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, May 20, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, August 10, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 12, 2020REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 12, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 24, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, March 24, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 24, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, March 24, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 7, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, January 7, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 7, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, January 7, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, January 7, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, January 7, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 22, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, January 7, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, January 7, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, January 7, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, January 7, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, May 20, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, May 20, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, June 26, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, June 26, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Thursday, June 26, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, June 26, 2025REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, June 26, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED
Friday, July 11, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL