Who owns the CARFAX trademark?

The CARFAX trademark is owned by CARFAX, INC..

What class is the CARFAX trademark registered in?

The CARFAX trademark is registered in Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services).

What is the serial number for CARFAX?

The USPTO serial number for CARFAX is 73693840.

What is the registration number for CARFAX?

CARFAX is registered under USPTO registration number 1589438.

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REGISTERED

CARFAX

SN 73693840·Reg 1589438·Filed Nov 05, 1987

Owner CARFAX, INC.

Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

CARFAX (Serial No. 73693840), Registration No. 1589438, is a registered US trademark filed on Nov 05, 1987 by CARFAX, INC.. This trademark covers Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services).

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CARFAX (Reg. #1589438) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, CARFAX, INC., since 1987. The mark covers Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services). Goods and services include Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research.... The mark faced 2 opposition proceedings during prosecution.

FILED

Nov 05, 1987

SERIAL

73693840

REG#

1589438

REGISTERED

Mar 27, 1990

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateNov 05, 1987

Serial Number73693840

Registration No.1589438

Registration DateMar 27, 1990

Status DateAug 13, 2020

Published for OppositionJan 02, 1990

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 042Scientific, technology & SaaS services

US codes: 100

First use anywhere: Oct 09, 1984

First use in commerce: Jan 10, 1985

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

34 events

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Mar 23, 2026

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Mar 23, 2026

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Mar 23, 2026

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Aug 13, 2020

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Aug 13, 2020

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Aug 13, 2020

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED

Aug 05, 2020

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jun 03, 2020

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9

Jun 03, 2020

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Mar 23, 2020

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Mar 27, 2019

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Dec 08, 2009

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Dec 08, 2009

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Dec 07, 2009

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Dec 03, 2008

CASE FILE IN TICRS

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Mar 15, 2001

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Mar 15, 2001

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 9

Feb 16, 2001

RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 9

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9

Nov 30, 2000

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

Mar 30, 2000

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Sep 17, 1995

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED

Apr 12, 1995

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Mar 27, 1990

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Jan 02, 1990

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Dec 02, 1989

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

REG. CANCELLED - RESTORED TO PENDENCY

Jun 12, 1989

REG. CANCELLED - RESTORED TO PENDENCY

SEC 7 REQUEST FILED

Mar 06, 1989

SEC 7 REQUEST FILED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Dec 13, 1988

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Sep 20, 1988

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Aug 20, 1988

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 13, 1988

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jun 08, 1988

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Mar 01, 1988

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Feb 04, 1988

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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