USPTO serial 98153095
Serial No. 98153095
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 22, 2026
- Examiner
- SOBRAL, CHRISTINA
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 700 means the trademark is registered and active on the Principal Register. You have nationwide rights for the listed goods and services and may use ®. Section 8 maintenance is due between years five and six. Calendar Section 8 between years five and six, and consider trademark monitoring.
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Owner
Chicago, IL, US
Chicago, IL, US
Chicago, IL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Katherine P. Califa
Katherine P. Califa FOLEY & LARDNER LLP3000 K STREET, N.W. SUITE 600WASHINGTON, DC 20007-5109United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable computer software for sharing and receiving photographs and specifications of new and used vehicles, searching for new and used vehicles, and making and receiving offers to buy and sell vehicles; downloadable computer software for finding and viewing customer reviews, news, business research, and consumer reports related to vehicles and vehicle dealerships; downloadable computer software for evaluating vehicle prices based on different factors; downloadable computer software for estimating car loan payments based on different factors; downloadable computer software for obtaining offers to purchase or trade vehicles | ACTIVE | Oct 8, 2024 |
| 035 | Advertising, marketing and promotion services; inventory management; Advertising services, namely, providing advertising for the purchase and sale of vehicles; providing a website featuring an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers for the facilitation of the purchase and sale of vehicles | ACTIVE | Oct 17, 2023 |
| 036 | Vehicle valuation services; providing on-line website and databases featuring information about current market pricing of used vehicles for sale or trade; providing up-to-date pricing information regarding used vehicles to users on a subscription basis via the Internet, mobile networks and other electronic communications networks, namely, vehicle valuation quotations provided for sale or trade of used vehicles to dealers, traders and consumers | ACTIVE | Oct 17, 2023 |
| 042 | Providing on-line website featuring technology including application programming interface (API) software that enables auto dealers and consumers to determine current valuations of used vehicles using up-to-date market data, condition adjustments, standard option information and option adjustments for accurate pricing of the used vehicles in sale or trade; providing online website featuring API technology that enables motor vehicle dealers to decode the vehicle identification number (VIN) of used vehicles offered for sale or trade-in and obtain lead-generation information regarding prospective customers | ACTIVE | Oct 17, 2023 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Sep 3, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 25, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 28, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 28, 2025 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Dec 24, 2024 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 24, 2024 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Jul 30, 2024 | NOAM | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Jun 4, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 4, 2024 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| May 15, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 27, 2023 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 26, 2023 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Aug 31, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |