BEST BUY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, July 1, 2013, a trademark application was filed for BEST BUY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BEST BUY trademark a serial number of 85974107. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Friday, April 5, 2019. This trademark is owned by BBY Solutions, Inc.. The BEST BUY trademark is filed in the Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ Entertainment services, namely, providing web sites and online databases featuring non-downloadable music, movies, videos, film, television programs, computer games; Providing online non-downloadable educational and entertainment publications, namely, articles in the field of consumer electronics, household appliances, home theater equipment, photographic equipment, cellular phones, telecommunications products and services, information technology products, video equipment, audio equipment, portable electronic devices and related accessories, personal computers and other home office products, imaging equipment, digital equipment, video and electronic games, video and electronic game equipment and accessories, entertainment furniture, computer software, entertainment software, compact discs, digital versatile discs or DVDs, optical discs, audio and video recordings, sporting goods, health and fitness equipment, batteries, automotive audio equipment, toys and musical instruments ]

Electronics recycling services for others

Magnetic coded gift cards; Communication software for providing access to the Internet; Downloadable software in the nature of mobile and hand-held applications, namely, software to enhance the mobile and handheld retail store services experience including the ability to compare products, scan barcodes in-store to read reviews and additional product information, and request an electronic notification for product sales

Credit card services; Pre-paid purchase card services, namely, processing electronic payments made through prepaid cards; Providing extended warranty service contracts on consumer electronics equipment and major household appliances of others

Retail store services and online retail store services in the fields of electronic equipment, including computer hardware, servers, monitors, imaging equipment, storage devices, networking devices, portable electronic equipment and photographic equipment, and peripherals, supplies, and accessories related to the foregoing, and computer software for businesses, government institutions, and educational institutions; Providing consumer product information and advice relating to electronic equipment, telecommunications products and services, and computer software for businesses, government institutions, and educational institutions; Online retail store services in the field of replacement parts and accessories for consumer electronics, appliances, computers and related items, cellular phones and other mobile devices, cameras, and lawn and garden tools; Providing online reviews and product comparisons in the field of consumer electronics, household appliances, home theater equipment, photog...
best buy

General Information


Serial Number85974107
Word MarkBEST BUY
Filing DateMonday, July 1, 2013
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateFriday, April 5, 2019
Registration Number4487840
Registration DateTuesday, February 25, 2014
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 10, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Entertainment services, namely, providing web sites and online databases featuring non-downloadable music, movies, videos, film, television programs, computer games; Providing online non-downloadable educational and entertainment publications, namely, articles in the field of consumer electronics, household appliances, home theater equipment, photographic equipment, cellular phones, telecommunications products and services, information technology products, video equipment, audio equipment, portable electronic devices and related accessories, personal computers and other home office products, imaging equipment, digital equipment, video and electronic games, video and electronic game equipment and accessories, entertainment furniture, computer software, entertainment software, compact discs, digital versatile discs or DVDs, optical discs, audio and video recordings, sporting goods, health and fitness equipment, batteries, automotive audio equipment, toys and musical instruments ]
Goods and ServicesElectronics recycling services for others
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the black words "BEST BUY" inside the shape of a yellow filled sales tag outlined in black. The color white represents outlining, shading and/or transparent areas and is not part of the mark.
Goods and ServicesMagnetic coded gift cards; Communication software for providing access to the Internet; Downloadable software in the nature of mobile and hand-held applications, namely, software to enhance the mobile and handheld retail store services experience including the ability to compare products, scan barcodes in-store to read reviews and additional product information, and request an electronic notification for product sales
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "BEST BUY"
Goods and ServicesCredit card services; Pre-paid purchase card services, namely, processing electronic payments made through prepaid cards; Providing extended warranty service contracts on consumer electronics equipment and major household appliances of others
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) yellow and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesRetail store services and online retail store services in the fields of electronic equipment, including computer hardware, servers, monitors, imaging equipment, storage devices, networking devices, portable electronic equipment and photographic equipment, and peripherals, supplies, and accessories related to the foregoing, and computer software for businesses, government institutions, and educational institutions; Providing consumer product information and advice relating to electronic equipment, telecommunications products and services, and computer software for businesses, government institutions, and educational institutions; Online retail store services in the field of replacement parts and accessories for consumer electronics, appliances, computers and related items, cellular phones and other mobile devices, cameras, and lawn and garden tools; Providing online reviews and product comparisons in the field of consumer electronics, household appliances, home theater equipment, photographic equipment, cellular phones, telecommunications products and services, information technology products, video equipment, audio equipment, portable electronic devices and related accessories, personal computers and other home office products, imaging equipment, digital equipment, video and electronic games, video and electronic game equipment and accessories, entertainment furniture, computer software, entertainment software, compact discs, digital versatile discs or DVDs, optical discs, audio and video recordings, sporting goods, health and fitness equipment, batteries, automotive audio equipment, toys and musical instruments; Providing a trade-in program for consumer electronics of others

Classification Information


International Class040 - Treatment of materials.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 11, 2013
Primary Code040
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, May 31, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, May 31, 2008

International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 11, 2013
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 31, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 31, 1999

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 11, 2013
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 26, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 26, 1989

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 11, 2013
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 30, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 30, 1989

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, June 26, 2024
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 23, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 23, 2000

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBBY Solutions, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichfield, MN 55423

Party NameBBY Solutions, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichfield, MN 55423

Party NameBBY Solutions, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichfield, MN 55423

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, July 11, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, July 4, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, September 23, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 23, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, October 3, 2013FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Friday, July 12, 2013NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, September 6, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, September 9, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, September 9, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, September 9, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, September 23, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 3, 2013FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, October 3, 2013NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Tuesday, December 10, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 10, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 8, 2013TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 8, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 9, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, October 17, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, November 1, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, November 4, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, November 20, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, April 5, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, February 25, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, February 19, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 25, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, February 25, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 5, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, April 5, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, April 5, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 29, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, May 30, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION
Thursday, May 30, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION
Tuesday, July 2, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Tuesday, July 2, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, June 26, 2024REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED