MLS MLS GROUP OF COMPANIES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, April 30, 2012, a trademark application was filed for MLS MLS GROUP OF COMPANIES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MLS MLS GROUP OF COMPANIES trademark a serial number of 85611676. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, April 12, 2023. This trademark is owned by MLS Group of Companies, Inc.. The MLS MLS GROUP OF COMPANIES trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services and Insurance & Financial Services categories with the following description:

Medical insurance case and utilization review and insurance claims adjustment services for healthcare purchasers and payors and providers and Medicare beneficiaries

Cost containment services in the fields of healthcare and medicine; medical review and utilization services in the nature of reviewing medical and insurance cases; referral services in the nature of providing referrals for independent medical examinations and assessments
mls mls group of companies

General Information


Serial Number85611676
Word MarkMLS MLS GROUP OF COMPANIES
Filing DateMonday, April 30, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, April 12, 2023
Registration Number4263904
Registration DateTuesday, December 25, 2012
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 9, 2012

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized letters "MLS" in all-caps with the "M" appearing on top of the "LS" lettering and all letters having the appearance being conjoined together with the wording "MLS GROUP OF COMPANIES" printed underneath in an italicized font.
Goods and ServicesMedical insurance case and utilization review and insurance claims adjustment services for healthcare purchasers and payors and providers and Medicare beneficiaries
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesCost containment services in the fields of healthcare and medicine; medical review and utilization services in the nature of reviewing medical and insurance cases; referral services in the nature of providing referrals for independent medical examinations and assessments
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"GROUP OF COMPANIES"

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 4, 2012
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, March 18, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, March 18, 2008

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 4, 2012
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, March 18, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, March 18, 2008

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMLS GROUP OF COMPANIES, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressATLANTA, GA 30305

Party NameMLS Group of Companies, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30305

Party NameMLS Group of Companies, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30305

Party NameMLS Group of Companies, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30305

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, April 12, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 12, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, April 12, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 12, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, September 30, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, December 25, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 13, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, January 15, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 15, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, January 15, 2019POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION
Tuesday, January 15, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, December 17, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, December 25, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 17, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 10, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, December 25, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 9, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 9, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, September 19, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, September 6, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, August 31, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, August 21, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 21, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, August 21, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 21, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 21, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, August 20, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, June 13, 2012ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, May 4, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, May 3, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED