KIA FLEX + Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, a trademark application was filed for KIA FLEX + with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the KIA FLEX + trademark a serial number of 97562547. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, June 24, 2024. This trademark is owned by Kia America, Inc.. The KIA FLEX + trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Transportation & Storage Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, dealer training in customer relationships in the field of vehicle finance, vehicle rentals and leasing, vehicle reservations, and vehicle rideshare

Loaner vehicle services, namely, providing complementary and temporary substitute automobiles for customer use during repairs and servicing; providing loaner vehicles and towing services for customers requiring maintenance or repair service; booking and reservation of automobiles, namely, rental car reservation; Leasing of automobile; car rental services, namely, loaner vehicle services. vehicle rental services; vehicle sharing services, namely, providing temporary use of motor vehicles; reservation services for the rental of vehicles; temporary provision of vehicles in the nature of car sharing services; transportation reservation services; Vehicle rental and leasing services; reservation services for the rental and leasing of vehicles; reservation services for the rental and leasing of vehicles for others by means of a website; vehicle rental services featuring rental of cars; providing information in the field of vehicle rental and leasing; vehicle ride sharing services; temporary u...

Wireless communications services, namely, wireless electronic booking and reservation of automobiles, rental car reservation; Telematic sending of information in the field of in-vehicle communication service for wireless vehicle navigation and tracking; wireless communications services, namely, wireless electronic transmission of data regarding vehicle condition, location, speed, and bearing; telecommunication services that allow users to perform electronic business transactions relating to cars over a global communications network; Wireless communications services, namely, wireless electronic transmission matching drivers, and cars, for use or reservation; enabling remote engine starting and stopping, remote vehicle door locking and unlocking, automatic vehicle door relocking, remote starting of vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, providing directions back to vehicle using navigation features, providing alerts regarding vehicle status, remote vehicle monitoring
kia flex +

General Information


Serial Number97562547
Word MarkKIA FLEX +
Filing DateWednesday, August 24, 2022
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, June 24, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 28, 2023

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, dealer training in customer relationships in the field of vehicle finance, vehicle rentals and leasing, vehicle reservations, and vehicle rideshare
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "KIA" in stylized lettering above the word "FLEX +."
Goods and ServicesLoaner vehicle services, namely, providing complementary and temporary substitute automobiles for customer use during repairs and servicing; providing loaner vehicles and towing services for customers requiring maintenance or repair service; booking and reservation of automobiles, namely, rental car reservation; Leasing of automobile; car rental services, namely, loaner vehicle services. vehicle rental services; vehicle sharing services, namely, providing temporary use of motor vehicles; reservation services for the rental of vehicles; temporary provision of vehicles in the nature of car sharing services; transportation reservation services; Vehicle rental and leasing services; reservation services for the rental and leasing of vehicles; reservation services for the rental and leasing of vehicles for others by means of a website; vehicle rental services featuring rental of cars; providing information in the field of vehicle rental and leasing; vehicle ride sharing services; temporary use of motor vehicles
Goods and ServicesWireless communications services, namely, wireless electronic booking and reservation of automobiles, rental car reservation; Telematic sending of information in the field of in-vehicle communication service for wireless vehicle navigation and tracking; wireless communications services, namely, wireless electronic transmission of data regarding vehicle condition, location, speed, and bearing; telecommunication services that allow users to perform electronic business transactions relating to cars over a global communications network; Wireless communications services, namely, wireless electronic transmission matching drivers, and cars, for use or reservation; enabling remote engine starting and stopping, remote vehicle door locking and unlocking, automatic vehicle door relocking, remote starting of vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, providing directions back to vehicle using navigation features, providing alerts regarding vehicle status, remote vehicle monitoring
Pseudo MarkKIA FLEX PLUS
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 23, 2023
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 23, 2023
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 13, 2022
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameKia America, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIrvine, CA 92606

Party NameKia America, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIrvine, CA 92606

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, August 27, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, September 13, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, September 14, 2022NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 22, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, February 23, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, February 23, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, February 23, 2023NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, February 23, 2023EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, February 23, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 28, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 8, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 28, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 23, 2023NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, November 17, 2023SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, November 17, 2023SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, November 17, 2023SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, November 21, 2023NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 15, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, May 15, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 15, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, May 15, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 15, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, June 24, 2024ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Friday, July 12, 2024ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED