| Serial Number | 73558534 |
| Word Mark | MDI |
| Filing Date | Monday, September 16, 1985 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, December 20, 2016 |
| Registration Number | 1389962 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, April 15, 1986 |
| Mark Drawing | 1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, January 21, 1986 |
| Goods and Services | [ FRESH [ ONIONS AND ] POTATOES ] |
| Goods and Services | [ STAPLE FOODS, NAMELY, BISCUITS AND ROLLS ] |
| Goods and Services | [ PROCESSED FOODS, NAMELY, CHEESE AND MARGARINE ] |
| Goods and Services | RETAIL STORE AND DISTRIBUTORSHIP SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF GROCERY PRODUCTS |
| Goods and Services | [[ BROOMS AND ] CLEANING OR POLISHING GLOVES ] |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, December 20, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, November 30, 1959 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, November 30, 1959 |
| International Class | 029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, December 20, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, December 26, 1977 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, December 26, 1977 |
| International Class | 030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 10, 1992 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, December 26, 1977 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, December 26, 1977 |
| International Class | 031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 046 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, December 20, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, November 30, 1959 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, November 30, 1959 |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, October 11, 1985 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, August 23, 1956 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, August 23, 1956 |
| Party Name | MERCHANTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | HICKORY, NC 28602 |
| Party Name | MERCHANTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | HICKORY, NC 28603 |
| Party Name | MERCHANTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | HICKORY, NC 28603 |
| Party Name | MERCHANTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | HICKORY, NC 28603 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, December 2, 1985 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, December 3, 1985 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Thursday, December 5, 1985 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Sunday, December 22, 1985 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Tuesday, January 21, 1986 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, April 15, 1986 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, October 21, 1991 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED |
| Tuesday, March 10, 1992 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2006 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2006 | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED |
| Wednesday, July 5, 2006 | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Thursday, June 5, 2008 | CASE FILE IN TICRS |
| Wednesday, July 31, 2013 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Tuesday, October 11, 2016 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 20, 2016 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, December 20, 2016 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Tuesday, December 20, 2016 | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 |
| Tuesday, December 20, 2016 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Tuesday, December 20, 2016 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 18, 2022 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 18, 2022 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, April 18, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Thursday, November 13, 2025 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |