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USPTO serial 85819519

VORTEX

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Reg. 5401806Status 702Registered
Filing date
Status date
Registration date
Feb 13, 2018
Examiner
MARCY, AMY ALFIERI
Law office
Historical data usage

What this means

Status 702 means the registration is active, Section 8 was accepted, and a Section 15 declaration of incontestability was also accepted. Incontestability strengthens your rights by limiting certain challenges after five years of continuous use. Continue use in commerce and plan for the 10-year Section 8 and 9 renewal.

Status 702: Status 702 means the registration is active, Section 8 was accepted, and a Section 15 declaration of incontestability was also accepted. Incontestability strengthens your rights by limiting certain challenges after five years of continuous use.

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Owner

Attorney of record

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Audra Kemp

Audra Kemp Neal & McDevitt, LLC2801 Lakeside Drive, Suite 201Bannockburn, IL 60015United States

Goods and services

ClassDescriptionStatusFirst use
009Computer software for simulating the piloting of excavators, bulldozers, earth moving machinery, boom truck cranes, drill rigs, concrete pumps, military tactical vehicles, underwater remotely operated vehicles, robotic vehicles, submarines, cranes, construction vehicles, robotic equipment, underwater vehicles, military vehicles, construction equipment; computer software for simulating the behavior of cables; computer software for simulating nuclear plant operations; computer software for simulating the operation of drilling rigs; simulators in the nature of computer hardware and software-based teaching apparatus, namely, training simulators for simulating the piloting excavators, bulldozers, earth moving machinery, boom truck cranes, drill rigs, concrete pumps, military tactical vehicles, underwater remotely operated vehicles, robotic vehicles, submarines and cranes, training simulators for simulating the piloting of construction vehicles, training simulators for simulating the piloting of construction equipment, training simulators for simulating the piloting of robotic vehicles, training simulators for simulating the piloting of underwater vehicles, training simulators for simulating the piloting of military vehicles, and training simulators for simulating the operation of drilling rigs; custom built computer workstations for use as training simulators comprised primarily of computers, computer monitors, keyboards, electronic display screens, computer joysticks, computer controllers, and operator seats; the foregoing not including simulators for welding, cutting or joining except specifically in subsea simulatorsACTIVENov 27, 2001
037Providing technical support, namely, technical advice concerning the maintenance of simulation software and training simulators in the nature of computer hardware and software-based teaching apparatus; the foregoing not including simulators for welding, cutting or joining except specifically in subsea simulatorsACTIVENov 27, 2001
040Custom manufacture of training simulators in the nature of computer hardware and software-based teaching apparatus; the foregoing not including simulators for welding, cutting or joining except specifically in subsea simulatorsACTIVENov 27, 2001

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Prosecution history

DateCodeEventWhat it means
Oct 27, 2025TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Oct 27, 2025ECDRTEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS—
Oct 27, 2025EWORTEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED—
Oct 27, 2025ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Oct 27, 2025REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Oct 27, 2025CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Oct 27, 2025COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Aug 31, 2024NA85NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED—
Aug 31, 2024C15AREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.—
Aug 31, 2024APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Feb 13, 2024E815TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED—
Feb 13, 2023REM1COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED—
Feb 13, 2018R.PRREGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTERYour 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.
Jan 9, 2018SUNANOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED—
Jan 7, 2018CNPRALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED—
Dec 8, 2017SUPCSTATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE—
Dec 6, 2017AITUCASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL—
Nov 21, 2017IUAFUSE AMENDMENT FILED—
Nov 21, 2017EISUTEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVEDThe 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.
May 30, 2017NOAMNOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANTA 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 28, 2017CHPBPOST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED—
Apr 25, 2017APETASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF—
Apr 19, 2017EPPATEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED—
Apr 14, 2017TMBNTTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS—
Apr 14, 2017OP.TOPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999—
Apr 14, 2017OP.DOPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999—
Dec 21, 2016OP.IOPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999—
Jun 28, 2016ETOFEXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED—
Jun 28, 2016NPUBOFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED—
Jun 28, 2016PUBOPUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITIONYour 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.
Jun 8, 2016NONPNOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED—
May 23, 2016PREVLAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED—
May 17, 2016CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—
Apr 4, 2016XAECEXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED—
Apr 4, 2016GNENNOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED—
Apr 4, 2016GNEAEXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED—
Apr 4, 2016CNEAEXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN—
Dec 2, 2015GNRNNOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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.
Dec 2, 2015GNRTNON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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.
Dec 2, 2015CNRTNON-FINAL ACTION WRITTENA 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.
Oct 26, 2015TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Oct 26, 2015CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Oct 19, 2015ERSITEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED—
Aug 31, 2015GNS2NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED—
Aug 31, 2015GNSIINQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED—
Aug 31, 2015CNSISUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN—
Aug 11, 2015RCCKSUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION—
Feb 3, 2015GNS3NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED—
Feb 3, 2015GNSLLETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED—
Feb 3, 2015CNSLSUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN—
Dec 30, 2014TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Dec 30, 2014CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Dec 30, 2014ALIEASSIGNED TO LIE—
Dec 18, 2014ERSITEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED—
Jun 30, 2014GNS2NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED—
Jun 30, 2014GNSIINQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED—
Jun 30, 2014CNSISUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN—
Jun 6, 2014RCCKSUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION—
Jun 6, 2014ALIEASSIGNED TO LIE—
Nov 27, 2013GNS3NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED—
Nov 27, 2013GNSLLETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED—
Nov 27, 2013CNSLSUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN—
Oct 26, 2013TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Oct 25, 2013CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Oct 25, 2013TROATEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVEDThis 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 30, 2013GNRNNOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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.
Apr 30, 2013GNRTNON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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.
Apr 30, 2013CNRTNON-FINAL ACTION WRITTENA 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.
Apr 22, 2013DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—
Jan 17, 2013NWOSNEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED—
Jan 12, 2013NWAPNEW APPLICATION ENTERED—

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