CARMAX Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, June 22, 1993, a trademark application was filed for CARMAX with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the CARMAX trademark a serial number of 74801650. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Sunday, December 21, 2025. This trademark is owned by Acme Commercial Corportion. The CARMAX trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:

retail outlets featuring automobiles and trucks
carmax

General Information


Serial Number74801650
Word MarkCARMAX
Filing DateTuesday, June 22, 1993
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSunday, December 21, 2025
Registration Number1941353
Registration DateTuesday, December 12, 1995
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 25, 1995

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesretail outlets featuring automobiles and trucks

Classification Information


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 Codes101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 16, 1993
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 22, 1993
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 22, 1993

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCARMAX ENTERPRISE SERVICES, LLC
Party Type45 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressRICHMOND
US

Party NameCARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES WEST COAST, INC.
Party Type44 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRICHMOND, VA 23238-1115

Party NameCARMAX BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC
Party Type43 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressRichmond, VA 23238

Party NameCARMAX BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressGLEN ALLEN, VA 23060

Party NameCARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES WEST COAST, INC.
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWALNUT, CA 917899

Party NameCIRCUIT CITY STORES WEST COAST, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWalnut, CA 91789

Party NameCIRCUIT CITY STORES WEST COAST, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWalnut, CA 91789

Party NameCIRCUIT CITY STORES WEST COAST, INC.
Party Type15 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWalnut, CA 91789

Party NameCITY HOLDINGS, INC.
Party Type13 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWalnut, CA 91789

Party NameCIRCUIT CITY STORES, INC.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichmond, VA 23233

Party NameAcme Commercial Corportion
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGlen Allen, VA 23060

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, October 25, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, July 13, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, July 21, 1994EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, August 1, 1994APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 31, 1994PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, October 5, 1993USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, August 31, 1994AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, September 9, 1994PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, September 9, 1994USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Friday, September 9, 1994APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 24, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, April 25, 1995PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 12, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 4, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, January 31, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, June 23, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, April 11, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, April 11, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, July 7, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 7, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, July 7, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, August 27, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 27, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 19, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, October 23, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 5, 2007REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Thursday, May 22, 2008NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, May 22, 2008NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, May 28, 2008NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, June 6, 2008NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, June 16, 2008NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, October 24, 2008NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, January 19, 2009TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, January 19, 2009ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, April 24, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, April 24, 2009APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, January 11, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, October 12, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, November 26, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, September 3, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, September 5, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, September 5, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, September 5, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 18, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 25, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 24, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 13, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 13, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, March 13, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 13, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, March 13, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 12, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, September 15, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Sunday, December 21, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Sunday, December 21, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Sunday, December 21, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Sunday, December 21, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED