Who owns the HOT TOPICS trademark?

The HOT TOPICS trademark is owned by CMG LOCAL TELEVISION OPERATING COMPANY, LLC.

What class is the HOT TOPICS trademark registered in?

The HOT TOPICS trademark is registered in Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

What is the serial number for HOT TOPICS?

The USPTO serial number for HOT TOPICS is 86576372.

What is the registration number for HOT TOPICS?

HOT TOPICS is registered under USPTO registration number 4845318.

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HOT TOPICS

SN 86576372·Reg 4845318·Filed Mar 25, 2015

Owner CMG LOCAL TELEVISION OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

HOT TOPICS (Serial No. 86576372), Registration No. 4845318, is a registered US trademark filed on Mar 25, 2015 by CMG LOCAL TELEVISION OPERATING COMPANY, LLC. This trademark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

Section 8/9 declaration window: November 05, 2035

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HOT TOPICS (Reg. #4845318) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, CMG LOCAL TELEVISION OPERATING COMPANY, LLC, since 2015. The mark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services). Goods and services include Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Mar 25, 2015

SERIAL

86576372

REG#

4845318

REGISTERED

Nov 03, 2015

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateMar 25, 2015

Serial Number86576372

Registration No.4845318

Registration DateNov 03, 2015

Status DateMay 21, 2026

Published for OppositionAug 18, 2015

Filing Basis & Declarations

Filed as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Nov 20, 2014

First use in commerce: Nov 20, 2014

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

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

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Status History

32 events

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

May 21, 2026

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

May 21, 2026

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

May 21, 2026

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

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9

May 15, 2026

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED

May 15, 2026

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED

May 14, 2026

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9

Feb 20, 2026

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jan 26, 2026

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Oct 24, 2025

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Nov 06, 2024

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

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

Nov 03, 2024

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

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

Nov 29, 2022

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

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

Nov 29, 2022

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

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED

Oct 20, 2022

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Jun 08, 2022

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

May 25, 2022

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Apr 22, 2022

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15

Apr 22, 2022

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Nov 03, 2021

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

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

Nov 03, 2020

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

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Jan 08, 2020

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Nov 03, 2015

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Aug 18, 2015

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Aug 18, 2015

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Jul 29, 2015

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Jul 14, 2015

ASSIGNED TO LIE

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Jul 14, 2015

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jun 28, 2015

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jun 28, 2015

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED

Apr 04, 2015

NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Apr 03, 2015

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Mar 28, 2015

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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