USPTO serial 98461411
CAR MAX
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Status 748
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- CHMIELARSKI, ANDREW J
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 125
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Christopher M. Thomas
Christopher M. Thomas Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP301 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1400Raleigh, NC 27601United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | On-line retail store services featuring automobiles and trucks; retail store services featuring automobiles and trucks; retail outlets featuring automobiles and trucks; providing on-line information regarding auctions of motor vehicles; auctioneering services; providing consumer information about vehicles for sale by means of a global communications network, namely, providing consumer information about vehicle specifications, selection, and availability, and providing consumer information in the nature of vehicle comparisons and photographs of vehicles | ACTIVE | May 4, 2023 |
| 036 | Charitable fundraising and charitable services, namely, providing monetary grants and donations to non-profit organizations; automotive financing services; providing information about vehicle financing and insurance by means of a global communications network; providing information about vehicles for sale by means of a global communications network, namely, providing information about vehicle pricing and valuations | ACTIVE | May 4, 2023 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 27, 2026 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 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. |
| Jun 10, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 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. |
| Nov 18, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 17, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 17, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Nov 17, 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. |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 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. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 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. |
| Apr 9, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 21, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 20, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 20, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 20, 2025 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Dec 20, 2024 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 20, 2024 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 20, 2024 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 20, 2024 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 19, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 19, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 19, 2024 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Sep 28, 2024 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Sep 28, 2024 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Sep 28, 2024 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Sep 16, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 16, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 21, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |