MALATOWN EXPRESS BUILD YOUR OWN HOTPOT Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Monday, February 17, 2025, a trademark application was filed for MALATOWN EXPRESS BUILD YOUR OWN HOTPOT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MALATOWN EXPRESS BUILD YOUR OWN HOTPOT trademark a serial number of 99043548. The federal status of this trademark filing is SUSPENSION LETTER - MAILED as of Wednesday, May 6, 2026. This trademark is owned by MALA TOWN LLC. The MALATOWN EXPRESS BUILD YOUR OWN HOTPOT trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:
Business management advisory services relating to franchising; Administration of the business affairs of franchises; Advice in the running of establishments as franchises; Franchising, namely, consultation and assistance in business management, organization and promotion; Restaurant franchising, namely, offering business management assistance in the establishment and/or operation of restaurants; Franchising, namely, offering business management assistance in the establishment and/or operation of restaurants; Franchise services, namely, offering business management assistance in the establishment and operation of restaurants; Assistance in franchised commercial business management; Restaurant management for others; On-line ordering services in the field of restaurant take-out and delivery; Promotional services, namely, promoting the goods of others by means of providing online restaurant menus; Administration of a consumer loyalty program to promote restaurant services and retail servi...
Restaurants; Fast-food restaurants; Breakfast restaurants; Brunch restaurants; Fast casual restaurants; Providing information relating to restaurants; Providing online reviews of restaurants; Providing food and drink in restaurants; Provision of food and drink in restaurants; Restaurant; Restaurant services; Self-service restaurant services; Restaurant and catering services; Restaurant services, including sit-down service of food and take-out restaurant services; Restaurant services, namely, providing of food and beverages for consumption on and off the premises
General Information
| Serial Number | 99043548 |
| Word Mark | MALATOWN EXPRESS BUILD YOUR OWN HOTPOT |
| Filing Date | Monday, February 17, 2025 |
| Status | 653 - SUSPENSION LETTER - MAILED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized words "MalaTown Express", with an icon above the letter "W" representing a pair of chopsticks angled to resemble the action of picking up food. The design reinforces the brand’s association with Asian cuisine and the build-your-own hotpot dining experience.The mark is used in connection with a "Build Your Own Hotpot" restaurant concept, where customers can select ingredients and customize their hotpot experience. The inclusion of "Express" in the name highlights a fast-casual dining model, emphasizing efficiency while maintaining authentic flavors and customization. |
| Goods and Services | Business management advisory services relating to franchising; Administration of the business affairs of franchises; Advice in the running of establishments as franchises; Franchising, namely, consultation and assistance in business management, organization and promotion; Restaurant franchising, namely, offering business management assistance in the establishment and/or operation of restaurants; Franchising, namely, offering business management assistance in the establishment and/or operation of restaurants; Franchise services, namely, offering business management assistance in the establishment and operation of restaurants; Assistance in franchised commercial business management; Restaurant management for others; On-line ordering services in the field of restaurant take-out and delivery; Promotional services, namely, promoting the goods of others by means of providing online restaurant menus; Administration of a consumer loyalty program to promote restaurant services and retail services of others |
| NOT AVAILABLE | EXPRESS and BUILD YOUR OWN HOTPOT |
| Goods and Services | Restaurants; Fast-food restaurants; Breakfast restaurants; Brunch restaurants; Fast casual restaurants; Providing information relating to restaurants; Providing online reviews of restaurants; Providing food and drink in restaurants; Provision of food and drink in restaurants; Restaurant; Restaurant services; Self-service restaurant services; Restaurant and catering services; Restaurant services, including sit-down service of food and take-out restaurant services; Restaurant services, namely, providing of food and beverages for consumption on and off the premises |
| Pseudo Mark | MALA TOWN EXPRESS BUILD YOUR OWN HOTPOT |
Classification Information
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, February 17, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, September 1, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, October 1, 2023 |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, February 17, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, September 1, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, October 1, 2023 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | MALA TOWN LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | LAS VEGAS, NV 89183
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, February 17, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Monday, February 17, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION |
