The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has officially registered the trademark 'PORTICO' (TM77965156) for software services aimed at credit unions. The registered services include application service provider hosted core account processing software, encompassing functions such as new account processing, teller transactions, loan processing, accounting, reporting, document imaging, online banking, and member relationship management.

This registration signifies that the 'PORTICO' trademark is now protected for these specific software services within the United States. While this is a trademark registration and not a regulatory rule, it confirms the legal protection for the software's branding. Companies operating in the credit union software space should be aware of this registered trademark to avoid potential infringement issues.