THE WAY CAR BUYING SHOULD BE. Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 29, 2001, a trademark application was filed for THE WAY CAR BUYING SHOULD BE. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE WAY CAR BUYING SHOULD BE. trademark a serial number of 76233083. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, June 23, 2023. This trademark is owned by CARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES WEST COAST, INC.. The THE WAY CAR BUYING SHOULD BE. trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services and Construction & Repair Services categories with the following description:

Repair and maintenance of automobiles and trucks

Retail store services featuring automobiles and trucks
the way car buying should be.

General Information


Serial Number76233083
Word MarkTHE WAY CAR BUYING SHOULD BE.
Filing DateThursday, March 29, 2001
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Registration Number2658246
Registration DateTuesday, December 10, 2002
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 17, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesRepair and maintenance of automobiles and trucks
Goods and ServicesRetail store services featuring automobiles and trucks

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 30, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 30, 2000

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 30, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 30, 2000

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES WEST COAST, INC.
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRICHMOND, VA 232381115

Party NameCARMAX BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressRichmond, VA 23238

Party NameCARMAX BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressGLEN ALLEN, VA 23060

Party NameCARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES WEST COAST, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWalnut, CA 91789

Party NameCARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES WEST COAST, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWalnut, CA 91789

Party NameCARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES WEST COAST, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWalnut, CA 91789

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 24, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, June 23, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, May 25, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, May 18, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, December 10, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 19, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 19, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, June 19, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 31, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, November 26, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, April 24, 2009APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, April 24, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, January 19, 2009ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, January 19, 2009TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, December 13, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 20, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, March 27, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, January 18, 2008REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Tuesday, October 23, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 19, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, August 27, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, August 27, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 23, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 10, 2002REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 17, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 28, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, April 8, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 1, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 7, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, July 13, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER