CARMAX Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, December 6, 2013, 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 86137569. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, May 22, 2024. This trademark is owned by CarMax Business Services, LLC. The CARMAX trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

providing consumer product information about vehicles for sale by means of a global communications network, namely, providing information about vehicle specifications, selection, availability, pricing, vehicle comparisons, valuations and providing photographs of vehicles
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General Information


Serial Number86137569
Word MarkCARMAX
Filing DateFriday, December 6, 2013
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, May 22, 2024
Registration Number4579491
Registration DateTuesday, August 5, 2014
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 20, 2014

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "CARMAX" written on a blue background, with the "CAR" portion of "CARMAX" written in yellow and the "MAX" portion of "CARMAX" written in white, with yellow dashes underscoring the "MAX" portion of the word.
Pseudo MarkCAR MAX
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) blue, yellow and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Servicesproviding consumer product information about vehicles for sale by means of a global communications network, namely, providing information about vehicle specifications, selection, availability, pricing, vehicle comparisons, valuations and providing photographs of vehicles

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 19, 2013
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 29, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 29, 2008

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES WEST COAST, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRICHMOND, VA 23238-1115

Party NameCarMax Business Services, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressRichmond, VA 23238

Party NameCarMax Business Services, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressRichmond, VA 23238

Party NameCarMax Business Services, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressRichmond, VA 23238

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, March 18, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, December 10, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, December 19, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, December 20, 2013NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, March 24, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, March 24, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, March 24, 2014NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, March 24, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, March 25, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, April 17, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, April 17, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, April 30, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 20, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 20, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 5, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 4, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, September 11, 2015NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, September 11, 2015NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, September 11, 2015NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, May 9, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, May 9, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 9, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 5, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, August 16, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, August 16, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, August 28, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, October 15, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 15, 2020POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Thursday, November 12, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 13, 2021POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Tuesday, February 2, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 24, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 18, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 25, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, February 9, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, August 5, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 24, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, May 22, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 22, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, May 22, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 22, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED