USPTO trademark

THE BUS EFFECT

Under examinationUSPTOWord markClass 9Class 35Class 39Class 41+1

"THE BUS EFFECT" is a word mark owned by Zum Services, Inc., filed at the USPTO on October 27, 2026. It is under examination and covers classes 9, 35, 39, 41 and 42.

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Official USPTO record
THE BUS EFFECT trademark as filed
As filed with the USPTO
Status
Under examination
Since October 27, 2026
Filed
October 27, 2026
Registered
Not yet
Expires
Not recorded
Application no.
50184334
Registration no.
Not yet
Office
USPTO
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type
Word mark
5 classes
Ownership

Who owns THE BUS EFFECT

The owner and representative on file with the office.

Owner

Zum Services, Inc.

Redwood City, United States

Representative

Betsy P. Bengtson

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services THE BUS EFFECT is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

  • Downloadable software, namely, a mobile application for coordinating transportation services

  • Association services, namely, promoting innovative transportation standards and practices and ride share services; Association services, namely, promoting public awareness and solutions to student transportation issues; Association services, namely, promoting public awareness and solutions to sustainable transportation vehicles and practices

  • Transportation services, namely arranging transportation of passengers by automobiles, buses, vans and sedans; Transportation of passengers via automobiles, buses, vans and sedans through a network of transportation providers

  • Career training and job skill development services for motorized vehicle drivers, namely, providing trainings pertaining to safety, harassment, special needs passengers, bus maintenance and scheduling

  • Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for career training and job skill development; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for coordinating and arranging transportation services

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

  1. Application filing receipt mailed
  2. New application entered
FAQ

About THE BUS EFFECT

Who owns the trademark "THE BUS EFFECT"?

The USPTO trademark "THE BUS EFFECT" (application 50184334) is owned by Zum Services, Inc.

What is the status of "THE BUS EFFECT"?

Its status at the USPTO is: under examination.

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{
  "id": "tm_01a1829f-46fb-77dc-8ec3-583588eb88b5",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "THE BUS EFFECT",
  "status": {
    "primary": "pending",
    "stage": "examining"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "50184334",
  "filing_date": "2026-10-27",
  "nice_classes": [
    9,
    35,
    39,
    41,
    42
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "Zum Services, Inc.",
      "entity_id": null
    }
  ]
}