USPTO trademark

CAR MAX

RegisteredUSPTOFigurative markClass 9Class 35Class 36Class 37

"CAR MAX" is a figurative mark owned by Carmax Enterprise Services, LLC, filed at the USPTO on March 21, 2024. It is registered and covers classes 9, 35, 36 and 37.

Official USPTO record
CAR MAX trademark as filed
As filed with the USPTO
Status
Registered
Since June 3, 2025
Filed
March 21, 2024
Registered
June 3, 2025
Expires
Not recorded
Application no.
98460970
Registration no.
7814280
Office
USPTO
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type
Figurative mark
4 classes
Ownership

Who owns CAR MAX

The owner and representative on file with the office.

Owner

Carmax Enterprise Services, LLC

Richmond, United States

Representative

Christopher M. Thomas

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services CAR MAX is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

  • Downloadable software in the nature of an interactive mobile application in the field of retail sales of vehicles for enabling consumers to obtain information regarding vehicles for sale; Downloadable computer software for providing consumer resources for searching, identifying, evaluating and providing directions for the purchase, financing, and insuring of new and pre-owned vehicles over a global communications network

  • 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

  • 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

  • Providing information about vehicle maintenance and repair by means of a global communications network

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

  1. Notice of registration confirmation emailed
  2. Registered-principal register
  3. Official gazette publication confirmation e-mailed
  4. Published for opposition
  5. Notification of notice of publication e-mailed
  6. Approved for pub - principal register
  7. Teas/email correspondence entered
  8. Correspondence received in law office
  9. Teas response to office action received
  10. Notification of non-final action e-mailed

10 earlier steps on the official record.

FAQ

About CAR MAX

Who owns the trademark "CAR MAX"?

The USPTO trademark "CAR MAX" (application 98460970) is owned by Carmax Enterprise Services, LLC.

What is the status of "CAR MAX"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "CAR MAX" registered?

It was registered on June 3, 2025.

API

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  • GET/v1/trademarks/{id}

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  • GET/v1/trademarks/{id}/events

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  • GET/v1/proceedings?trademark_id={id}

    Oppositions and cancellations against the mark

GET /v1/trademarks/{id}
ID=tm_019d2cb7-999b-7078-979f-6fe05fec9d72
curl https://api.signa.so/v1/trademarks/$ID \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SIGNA_API_KEY"
Response
{
  "id": "tm_019d2cb7-999b-7078-979f-6fe05fec9d72",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "CAR MAX",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "98460970",
  "filing_date": "2024-03-21",
  "nice_classes": [
    9,
    35,
    36,
    37
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "CARMAX ENTERPRISE SERVICES, LLC",
      "entity_id": null
    }
  ]
}