USPTO serial 74693878
MRIS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 21, 1997
- Examiner
- CATALDO, PETER
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.
Rockville, MD
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BETHESDA, MD
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.
Rockville, MD
Other trademarks owned by Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.
ROCKVILLE, MD
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.
Rockville, MD
Other trademarks owned by Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Matthew Mills
Matthew Mills Arent Fox LLP1717 K Street N.W.Washington, DC 20006-5344UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | computer data base programs containing information useful to the real estate industry concerning information on real estate and multiple listings | ACTIVE | Dec 18, 1995 |
| 042 | distributorships and consulting services in the field of computer hardware and software manufactured or developed by others | ACTIVE | Nov 15, 1995 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 24, 2024 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 30, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 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. |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 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 30, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 26, 2017 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 20, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 9, 2017 | 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. |
| May 9, 2017 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 24, 2016 | 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. |
| Mar 24, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 19, 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. |
| Feb 19, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 27, 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. |
| Mar 27, 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. |
| Mar 19, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 22, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 27, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Apr 14, 2003 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jan 21, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jan 21, 1997 | 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. |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 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. |
| Sep 27, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 23, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 23, 1996 | IUAA | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 21, 1996 | AUPC | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 16, 1996 | 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. |
| Jul 15, 1996 | ZZZY | PREVIOUS ACTION COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| May 8, 1996 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 8, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 8, 1996 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 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. |
| Jan 15, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |