THE WAY AHEAD Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, a trademark application was filed for THE WAY AHEAD with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE WAY AHEAD trademark a serial number of 79420773. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE as of Monday, January 19, 2026. This trademark is owned by AerFin Limited. The THE WAY AHEAD trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Construction & Repair Services, Transportation & Storage Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:
Inspection of aircraft and parts thereof in the course of maintenance and repair of aircraft for providing information relating to aircraft repair and maintenance; maintenance, refurbishment and repair of aircraft and parts thereof; repair of aircraft and structural parts thereof; conversion of aircraft and parts thereof in the nature of repair, maintenance and modification of aircraft; modernisation of aircraft and parts thereof in the nature of maintenance services; repair, maintenance and modification of aircraft in the nature of mechanical improvement and conversion in the nature of installing aircraft equipment and parts thereof; painting of aircraft; inspection of aircraft and parts thereof during the course of maintenance and repair; technical support services, namely, maintenance and repair of aircraft, aircraft parts, and aircraft engines in the nature of providing technical advice in the field of overhaul and repair for detecting defects, performing necessary repairs, rep...
Rental of aircraft and parts thereof; aircraft charter brokerage; aircraft chartering; aircraft handling in the nature of aircraft ground handling, airport services, towing of aircraft; aircraft parking; arrangement of transportation of passengers by aircraft; hire of aircraft and parts thereof; leasing of aircraft and parts thereof; fleet management services in the nature of rental of aircraft and aircraft engines by tracking and monitoring of aircraft fleets; storage services for aircraft and parts thereof; transport of goods by aircraft; consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid services in the nature of leasing of aircraft
Technical project planning, namely, engineering services relating to maintenance programs for aircraft and structural parts thereof; technical consultancy and advisory services relating to the technical condition of aircraft and structural parts thereof, namely, aircraft performance testing; conducting technical project studies relating to aircraft and structural parts thereof, namely, aircraft performance testing; provision of scientific technical information relating to aircraft design and structural parts thereof; preparation of technical documentation and reports, namely, providing information relating to aircraft design and structural parts thereof; technological research in the field of reliability of aircraft and parts thereof, namely, inspection and performance testing of aircraft, aircraft structural parts, and aircraft engines for quality control purposes; quality assessment of aircraft and parts thereof, namely, inspection and performance testing of aircraft, aircraft struct...
Business management and administration services in the field of aircraft and aviation; business services relating to the management of the repair and maintenance of aircraft and parts thereof; recruitment and placement of personnel specialising in the assessment, inspection, maintenance, management, overhaul and repair of aircraft and parts thereof; consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid services in the nature of business management and recruitment and placement of personnel
General Information
| Serial Number | 79420773 |
| Word Mark | THE WAY AHEAD |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Inspection of aircraft and parts thereof in the course of maintenance and repair of aircraft for providing information relating to aircraft repair and maintenance; maintenance, refurbishment and repair of aircraft and parts thereof; repair of aircraft and structural parts thereof; conversion of aircraft and parts thereof in the nature of repair, maintenance and modification of aircraft; modernisation of aircraft and parts thereof in the nature of maintenance services; repair, maintenance and modification of aircraft in the nature of mechanical improvement and conversion in the nature of installing aircraft equipment and parts thereof; painting of aircraft; inspection of aircraft and parts thereof during the course of maintenance and repair; technical support services, namely, maintenance and repair of aircraft, aircraft parts, and aircraft engines in the nature of providing technical advice in the field of overhaul and repair for detecting defects, performing necessary repairs, replacing aircraft parts, and maintenance services for managing the lifespan of aircraft, aircraft engines, and their components; consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid services in the nature of repair, maintenance and modification of aircraft, aircraft parts, and aircraft engines; consultancy services and fleet management services in the field of repair and maintenance of aircraft and parts thereof; aircraft fuelling services; aircraft runway services, namely, aircraft fuelling services, and exterior cleaning of aircraft; inspection of aircraft, aircraft parts, and aircraft engines in the course of maintenance and repair of aircraft for providing information relating to aircraft and aircraft engine repair and maintenance |
| Goods and Services | Rental of aircraft and parts thereof; aircraft charter brokerage; aircraft chartering; aircraft handling in the nature of aircraft ground handling, airport services, towing of aircraft; aircraft parking; arrangement of transportation of passengers by aircraft; hire of aircraft and parts thereof; leasing of aircraft and parts thereof; fleet management services in the nature of rental of aircraft and aircraft engines by tracking and monitoring of aircraft fleets; storage services for aircraft and parts thereof; transport of goods by aircraft; consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid services in the nature of leasing of aircraft |
| Goods and Services | Technical project planning, namely, engineering services relating to maintenance programs for aircraft and structural parts thereof; technical consultancy and advisory services relating to the technical condition of aircraft and structural parts thereof, namely, aircraft performance testing; conducting technical project studies relating to aircraft and structural parts thereof, namely, aircraft performance testing; provision of scientific technical information relating to aircraft design and structural parts thereof; preparation of technical documentation and reports, namely, providing information relating to aircraft design and structural parts thereof; technological research in the field of reliability of aircraft and parts thereof, namely, inspection and performance testing of aircraft, aircraft structural parts, and aircraft engines for quality control purposes; quality assessment of aircraft and parts thereof, namely, inspection and performance testing of aircraft, aircraft structural parts, and aircraft engines for quality control purposes; technological assessment of aircraft, aircraft parts, and aircraft engines provided by engineers, namely, maintenance assessment of the performance and reliability of aircraft, aircraft structural parts, and aircraft engines; development of technical estimates and evaluations, namely, technological research in the field of aircraft, aircraft structural parts, and aircraft engines for quality control purposes; furnishing design services for the interiors of aircraft; advisory services relating to quality control in the field of operational safety of aircraft; product design and development of aircraft, aircraft structural parts, and aircraft engines; inspection services of new aircraft and structural parts thereof prior to sale and purchase; consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid services in the nature of technological consultancy in the field of inspection of aircraft, aircraft structural parts, and aircraft engines for quality control purposes |
| Goods and Services | Business management and administration services in the field of aircraft and aviation; business services relating to the management of the repair and maintenance of aircraft and parts thereof; recruitment and placement of personnel specialising in the assessment, inspection, maintenance, management, overhaul and repair of aircraft and parts thereof; consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid services in the nature of business management and recruitment and placement of personnel |
Classification Information
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 037 - Building construction; repair; installation services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 037 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 105 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 039 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - 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 Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | AerFin Limited |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 24 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | GB |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, April 3, 2025 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, April 4, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, April 4, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Saturday, April 5, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, July 5, 2025 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
