USPTO serial 99869652
HOTARK
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Status 641Office Action
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- ALLEN, LACEY M
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 114
What this means
The USPTO has issued an Office Action on this application. A response is typically required before the deadline, or the application can be abandoned.
Deadline: January 15, 2027
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Office Action issues
The USPTO examiner has refused registration of your trademark due to a likelihood of confusion with an existing registered mark, 'HOTART' (Registration No. 6985388), in International Class 009. This is a serious issue for your application.
Section 2(d): Likelihood of Confusion
Cited marks: 97230982
Owner
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Alarms for the detection of inflammable gases; Digital projectors; Sound amplifiers; Smartwatches; Downloadable computer game software for personal computers and home video game consoles; Earbud cases; Wireless ear buds; Ear buds; Consumer electronic products, namely, audio amplifiers, audio speakers, audio receivers, electrical audio and speaker cables and connectors, audio decoders, video decoders, speakers, power conversion devices, power converters, and power inverters; Digital door locks; Downloadable game software; Humanoid robots with artificial intelligence for use in scientific research; Humanoid robots having communication and learning functions for assisting and entertaining people; Computer monitor mounts; Downloadable computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; Mounting brackets adapted for computer monitors; Electronic collars to train animals; Document printers for computers; Pressure measuring apparatus; Mobile phone screen protectors; Mobile phone covers; Computer network hubs, switches and routers; Computer network hubs; Headphones; Car video recorders; Cell phone cases; Protective cases for cell phones; Cell phone cases for bicycles; GPS tracking devices for pets; GPS tracking devices; Surveying apparatus and instruments; GPS navigation device; Wearable computer peripherals in the nature of wireless mice; Optical glasses; Cases for mobile phones; Computer-controlled electronic apparatus for electrophysiological measurement and testing of cells; Security alarms; Security and fire alarms; Head-mounted video displays; Smart glasses; Power inverters; Wireless headphones; Virtual reality goggles; Electromagnetic measuring detectors; USB cables; Digital video cameras; Blank USB flash drives; Alarm sensors; Touchscreen sensors; Optical sensors; Batteries and battery chargers; Adjustable smartphone and PC tablet stabilizers and mounts; Solar cells; Memory cards; Solar batteries; Smart rings; Selfie ring lights for smartphones; Power adapters; Wireless chargers; Auxiliary battery packs; Lithium ion batteries; Battery jump starters; Portable audio players; Digital audio players; Audio speakers for automobiles | ACTIVE | Apr 4, 2025 |
Related trademarks
CopyMark links this record to cited §2(d) serials, the owner's other marks, Nice classes, similar mark names, and recently changed USPTO applications.
Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Oct 15, 2026 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Oct 15, 2026 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Oct 15, 2026 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 14, 2026 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jun 7, 2026 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Jun 7, 2026 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |