Who owns the HOT TOPIC trademark?

The HOT TOPIC trademark is owned by HOT TOPIC MERCHANDISING, INC..

What class is the HOT TOPIC trademark registered in?

The HOT TOPIC trademark is registered in Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services).

What is the serial number for HOT TOPIC?

The USPTO serial number for HOT TOPIC is 77794864.

What is the registration number for HOT TOPIC?

HOT TOPIC is registered under USPTO registration number 3945185.

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HOT TOPIC

SN 77794864·Reg 3945185·Filed Jul 31, 2009

Owner HOT TOPIC MERCHANDISING, INC.

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

HOT TOPIC (Serial No. 77794864), Registration No. 3945185, is a registered US trademark filed on Jul 31, 2009 by HOT TOPIC MERCHANDISING, INC.. This trademark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services).

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HOT TOPIC (Reg. #3945185) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, HOT TOPIC MERCHANDISING, INC., since 2009. The mark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services). Goods and services include Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Jul 31, 2009

SERIAL

77794864

REG#

3945185

REGISTERED

Apr 12, 2011

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJul 31, 2009

Serial Number77794864

Registration No.3945185

Registration DateApr 12, 2011

Status DateJun 25, 2020

Published for OppositionJun 15, 2010

Filing Basis & Declarations

Use Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 035Advertising, business management & retail services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: Nov 01, 2009

First use in commerce: Nov 01, 2009

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

58 events

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Mar 26, 2026

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Aug 26, 2025

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Aug 26, 2025

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Aug 26, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Jul 02, 2025

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jul 02, 2025

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jul 02, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Feb 15, 2023

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Feb 15, 2023

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Feb 15, 2023

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Feb 15, 2023

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Feb 15, 2023

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Jun 15, 2021

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jun 15, 2021

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jun 15, 2021

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jun 25, 2020

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Jun 25, 2020

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jun 25, 2020

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Jun 25, 2020

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Apr 12, 2020

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Apr 12, 2020

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

May 18, 2017

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

May 18, 2017

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

May 18, 2017

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Apr 06, 2017

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Sep 02, 2016

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Sep 02, 2016

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

Apr 12, 2016

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Jun 26, 2013

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Jun 06, 2012

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jun 06, 2012

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Nov 25, 2011

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Nov 25, 2011

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

May 11, 2011

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Apr 12, 2011

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

Mar 10, 2011

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Mar 09, 2011

LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Mar 08, 2011

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Mar 02, 2011

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Mar 02, 2011

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

Feb 10, 2011

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Feb 10, 2011

USE AMENDMENT FILED

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Aug 10, 2010

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Jun 15, 2010

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Jun 15, 2010

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

May 12, 2010

ASSIGNED TO LIE

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

May 12, 2010

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

May 03, 2010

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Apr 28, 2010

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Apr 27, 2010

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Apr 27, 2010

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Oct 27, 2009

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Oct 27, 2009

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Oct 27, 2009

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Oct 27, 2009

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED

Aug 05, 2009

NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Aug 04, 2009

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Aug 04, 2009

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

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