USPTO serial 78956207
VORTEX
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 4, 2007
- Examiner
- SISUN, SCOTT
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp.
Cleveland, OH
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Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp.
Cleveland, OH
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Cleveland, OH
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp.
Newark, DE
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Newark, DE
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Juliet P. Castrovinci
Juliet P. Castrovinci The Sherwin-Williams Company1 Sherwin WayCleveland, OH 44113United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Coatings in the nature of automotive finishes | ACTIVE | Jun 1, 2007 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 10, 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. |
| Feb 10, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 11, 2018 | 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. |
| Apr 11, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 28, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 3, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 3, 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. |
| Mar 3, 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. |
| Mar 3, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 4, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 4, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 19, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 18, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 18, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 26, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 12, 2009 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 12, 2009 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 23, 2008 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 4, 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. |
| Oct 26, 2007 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 26, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 25, 2007 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 29, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 20, 2007 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 20, 2007 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Jul 3, 2007 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Apr 10, 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 21, 2007 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 24, 2007 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 23, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 19, 2007 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 16, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 25, 2006 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |