USPTO serial 78042695
VORTEC
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 19, 2007
- Examiner
- SMIGA, HOWARD
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
Detroit, MI, US
DETROIT, MI, US
Detroit, MI, US
DETROIT, MI, US
Detroit, MI, US
DETROIT, MI, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Angela Caligiuri
Angela Caligiuri General Motors LLC1240 Woodward AvenueMC#482-22381-1101Detroit, MI 48265Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 012 | Engines for land vehicles | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 19, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 6, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 30, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jan 20, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 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 20, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 20, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 20, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 9, 2025 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Feb 17, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 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 17, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 30, 2024 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 12, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 12, 2017 | 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. |
| Jul 12, 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. |
| Jul 12, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 6, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 6, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 19, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 5, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 11, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 11, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 11, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 24, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 4, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 5, 2009 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 29, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 19, 2007 | 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. |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 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. |
| Mar 14, 2007 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 17, 2007 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 5, 2007 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 5, 2007 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 5, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 2, 2007 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Dec 20, 2006 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Dec 19, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 15, 2006 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Dec 15, 2005 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Jun 7, 2005 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Dec 6, 2004 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Mar 18, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Apr 4, 2002 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Apr 4, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 27, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 14, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 13, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 6, 2001 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 4, 2001 | 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. |
| Jun 1, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 1, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |