Yes — there are 13 live marks with the exact name HULU, and it is registered.

Who owns the HULU trademark?

The live marks are owned by Hulu, LLC and 2 other owners.

What classes is HULU trademarked in?

The live marks are in classes 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media), 16 (Paper / printed matter), 18 (Leather goods / bags), 25 (Clothing / footwear), 28 (Games / toys / sports), 29 (Food (meat, dairy)), 35 (Advertising / retail / business services), 38 (Telecom / streaming / broadcasting), 41 (Education / entertainment), 42 (Software / tech services (SaaS, design, hosting)).

What should I do if I want to use HULU?

Screen the name for your goods first — a live mark in your class is the blocking case — and get a trademark attorney's view before investing in branding. This page is a screen, not a clearance opinion.

Is it trademarked?

Is HULU trademarked?

Yes — HULU is a live registered trademark. 13 live marks with the exact name HULU, owned by Hulu, LLC and 2 other owners, in classes 9, 16, 18, 25, 28, 29, 35, 38, 41, 42.

Live marks with the exact name

Exact wordmark matches in the USPTO federal register, newest filing first.

HULULive · Registered

Serial 97976772 · REGISTERED · Classes 28 (Games / toys / sports) · Owner HULU, LLC · Filed 2021-11-04 · Registered 2023-12-19

HULULive

Serial 97108714 · FIFTH EXTENSION - GRANTED · Classes 28 (Games / toys / sports) · Owner HULU, LLC · Filed 2021-11-04

HULULive · Registered

Serial 88826905 · SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED · Classes 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media) · Owner Hulu, LLC · Filed 2020-03-09 · Registered 2020-09-15

HULULive · Registered

Serial 87980386 · SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED · Classes 35 (Advertising / retail / business services), 38 (Telecom / streaming / broadcasting), 41 (Education / entertainment), 42 (Software / tech services (SaaS, design, hosting)) · Owner Hulu, LLC · Filed 2017-09-28 · Registered 2019-05-07

HULULive · Registered

Serial 87981841 · SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED · Classes 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media) · Owner Hulu, LLC · Filed 2017-09-28 · Registered 2019-10-15

HULULive · Registered

Serial 87982834 · SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED · Classes 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media) · Owner Hulu, LLC · Filed 2017-09-28 · Registered 2020-04-21

HULULive · Registered

Serial 87626700 · REGISTERED · Classes 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media), 16 (Paper / printed matter), 18 (Leather goods / bags), 25 (Clothing / footwear) · Owner Hulu, LLC · Filed 2017-09-28 · Registered 2021-10-19

HULULive · Registered

Serial 85490382 · REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Classes 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media) · Owner Hulu, LLC · Filed 2011-12-08 · Registered 2014-12-02

HULULive · Registered

Serial 85976389 · REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Classes 35 (Advertising / retail / business services), 38 (Telecom / streaming / broadcasting), 41 (Education / entertainment), 42 (Software / tech services (SaaS, design, hosting)) · Owner Hulu, LLC · Filed 2010-10-14 · Registered 2012-04-17

HULULive · Registered

Serial 85152323 · REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Classes 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media), 35 (Advertising / retail / business services), 38 (Telecom / streaming / broadcasting), 41 (Education / entertainment) · Owner Hulu, LLC · Filed 2010-10-14 · Registered 2014-09-30

Register data indexed 2026-11-06. Bulk records trail live filings — check the official USPTO search for the latest status before filing.

What this means

The live marks span classes 9, 16, 18, 25, 28, 29, 35, 38, 41, 42. A live mark in class 9 is not the same problem as one in class 42 — the risk depends on which class you sell in. The same word can often coexist in an unrelated class, but not in the same or a coordinated one.

Classes with a live mark: Class 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media) · Class 16 (Paper / printed matter) · Class 18 (Leather goods / bags) · Class 25 (Clothing / footwear) · Class 28 (Games / toys / sports) · Class 29 (Food (meat, dairy)) · Class 35 (Advertising / retail / business services) · Class 38 (Telecom / streaming / broadcasting) · Class 41 (Education / entertainment) · Class 42 (Software / tech services (SaaS, design, hosting))

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A fast first-pass screen against the USPTO federal register — sound-alikes, look-alikes, and same or related classes, in plain English. Free, no signup.

This is a screen, not a clearance opinion — common-law, state, and very recent filings are not covered.

Frequently asked questions

Is HULU trademarked?: Yes — there are 13 live marks with the exact name HULU, and it is registered.
Who owns the HULU trademark?: The live marks are owned by Hulu, LLC and 2 other owners.
What classes is HULU trademarked in?: The live marks are in classes 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media), 16 (Paper / printed matter), 18 (Leather goods / bags), 25 (Clothing / footwear), 28 (Games / toys / sports), 29 (Food (meat, dairy)), 35 (Advertising / retail / business services), 38 (Telecom / streaming / broadcasting), 41 (Education / entertainment), 42 (Software / tech services (SaaS, design, hosting)).
What should I do if I want to use HULU?: Screen the name for your goods first — a live mark in your class is the blocking case — and get a trademark attorney's view before investing in branding. This page is a screen, not a clearance opinion.