USPTO serial 73601001
RATED R
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 14, 1987
- Examiner
- —
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.
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Owner
MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Sherman Oaks, CA, US
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MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
NEW YORK, NY, US
Other trademarks owned by MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
NEW YORK, NY, US
Other trademarks owned by MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.
SHERMAN OAKS, CA, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES RENDERED THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF MOTION PICTURES | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 13, 2026 | RNL3 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Aug 11, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 10, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 30, 2019 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 11, 2018 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 11, 2018 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Jan 11, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 14, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 10, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 16, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 14, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 22, 2009 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | 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 22, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 25, 2007 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| May 25, 2007 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| May 25, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Apr 3, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 16, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Oct 31, 2005 | CANT | CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Oct 31, 2005 | CAND | CANCELLATION DENIED NO. 999999 | — |
| Feb 9, 2005 | PETC | CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Apr 2, 2001 | CANT | CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Apr 2, 2001 | CAND | CANCELLATION DENIED NO. 999999 | — |
| Nov 2, 1992 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 8.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED | — |
| Jun 8, 1992 | PETC | CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Apr 14, 1987 | 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. |
| Jan 20, 1987 | 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. |
| Dec 18, 1986 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 7, 1986 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 31, 1986 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Oct 1, 1986 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 29, 1986 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION 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. |