AUTO-BY-TEL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, July 31, 1995, a trademark application was filed for AUTO-BY-TEL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AUTO-BY-TEL trademark a serial number of 74709381. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, August 16, 2017. This trademark is owned by AUTO-BY-TEL, LLC. The AUTO-BY-TEL trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[ computerized on-line ordering of automobiles and trucks via telephone ]

electronic billboard advertising in the field of automobile and truck sales and leasing; computerized data base management in the field of automobile and truck sales and leasing; independent sales representative services in the field of automobiles and truck sales and leasing; shopper's guide information in the field of automobile and truck sales and leasing; and referrals in the field of automobile and truck sales and leasing

delivery of messages by electronic transmission in the field of automobile and truck sales and leasing; and electronic transmission of data and documents via computer terminals in the field of automobile and truck sales and leasing
auto-by-tel

General Information


Serial Number74709381
Word MarkAUTO-BY-TEL
Filing DateMonday, July 31, 1995
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, August 16, 2017
Registration Number2028377
Registration DateTuesday, January 7, 1997
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 15, 1996

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ computerized on-line ordering of automobiles and trucks via telephone ]
Goods and Serviceselectronic billboard advertising in the field of automobile and truck sales and leasing; computerized data base management in the field of automobile and truck sales and leasing; independent sales representative services in the field of automobiles and truck sales and leasing; shopper's guide information in the field of automobile and truck sales and leasing; and referrals in the field of automobile and truck sales and leasing
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateISSUE NEW CERTIFICATE TO: AUTO-BY-TEL CORPORATION, 18772 MACARTHUR BLVD., 2ND FLOOR, IRVINE, CA 92612-1400, A DELAWARE CORPORATION
Pseudo MarkAUTOMOBILE BY TELEPHONE
Goods and Servicesdelivery of messages by electronic transmission in the field of automobile and truck sales and leasing; and electronic transmission of data and documents via computer terminals in the field of automobile and truck sales and leasing

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 29, 1995
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, March 10, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, March 10, 1995

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 29, 1995
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, March 10, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, March 10, 1995

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 29, 1995
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, March 10, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, March 10, 1995

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAUTOWEB, INC.
Party Type43 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWalnut Creek, CA 94596

Party NameAUTOBYTEL INC.
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIRVINE, CA 92612

Party NameAUTOBYTEL.COM INC.
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIRVINE, CA 926121400

Party NameAUTO-BY-TEL CORPORATION
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIRVINE, CA 926121400

Party NameAUTO-BY-TEL, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCorona Del Mar, CA 92625

Party NameAUTO-BY-TEL, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCorona Del Mar, CA 92625

Party NameAUTO-BY-TEL, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCorona Del Mar, CA 92625

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, January 23, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, February 5, 1996NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, May 14, 1996CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 3, 1996FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Monday, August 19, 1996EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, August 20, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 13, 1996NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, October 15, 1996PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, January 7, 1997REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, August 17, 1998SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Tuesday, October 6, 1998POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7
Friday, April 9, 1999RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION
Friday, June 11, 1999NEW CERTIFICATE UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Wednesday, December 1, 1999NEW CERTIFICATE UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Friday, August 2, 2002TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, July 7, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, July 7, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Saturday, September 13, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, July 6, 2007TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, July 6, 2007REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, August 6, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 14, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, August 14, 2007REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, January 7, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, July 7, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 16, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 16, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, August 16, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, August 16, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 22, 2017AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, April 1, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, August 7, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, August 7, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, August 7, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, August 7, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, August 7, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, May 18, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, May 18, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, May 18, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 18, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, May 18, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, May 9, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, May 9, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 9, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 7, 2026COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED