THE WAY CAR BUYING SHOULD BE. Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Thursday, February 29, 2024, 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 98426748. The federal status of this trademark filing is RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED as of Sunday, March 16, 2025. This trademark is owned by CARMAX ENTERPRISE SERVICES, LLC. 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
General Information
| Serial Number | 98426748 |
| Word Mark | THE WAY CAR BUYING SHOULD BE. |
| Filing Date | Thursday, February 29, 2024 |
| Status | 661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED |
| Status Date | Sunday, March 16, 2025 |
| 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 | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Repair and maintenance of automobiles and trucks |
| Goods and Services | Retail store services featuring automobiles and trucks |
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, February 29, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, December 30, 2000 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, December 30, 2000 |
| International Class | 037 - Building construction; repair; installation services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, February 29, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 037 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, December 30, 2000 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, December 30, 2000 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | CARMAX ENTERPRISE SERVICES, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | RICHMOND, VA 23238-1115 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, February 29, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, July 11, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, September 16, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 21, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Monday, October 21, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Sunday, March 16, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Sunday, March 16, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Sunday, March 16, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
