EF EDUCATION FIRST Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, January 16, 2013, a trademark application was filed for EF EDUCATION FIRST with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the EF EDUCATION FIRST trademark a serial number of 85824664. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, May 19, 2025. This trademark is owned by Signum International S.à.r.l.. The EF EDUCATION FIRST trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

(Based on Use in Commerce) (Based on 44(d) Priority Application) Educational services, namely, conducting language courses, and distribution of instructional course materials and downloadable instructional course materials via the Internet in connection therewith; educational testing for language proficiency; arranging educational tours relating to cultural, historic and social subjects, places and events for educational purposes; arranging of cultural activities, namely, arranging for facilities for cultural events, [ arranging concerts and arranging live show performances; ] developing and providing international student and teacher exchange programs

(Based on Use in Commerce) (Based on 44(d) Priority Application) Arranging for transport of passengers, namely, by air, boat, rail and bus; travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for transportation; travel guide services, arranging of travel tours and excursions, arranging of cruises; travel tour services, namely, arranging educational travel tours relating to cultural, historic and social subjects, places and events

(Based on Use in Commerce) (Based on 44(d) Priority Application) Printed educational, instructional and teaching material, namely, books, pamphlets, magazines, [ newspapers, newsletters, ] brochures and booklets, all in the field of learning languages

(Based on Use in Commerce) Personnel placement and recruitment; promotional sponsorship of international student and teacher exchange programs

(Based on Use in Commerce) Travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for temporary lodging, restaurants and meals, providing temporary housing accommodations
ef education first

General Information


Serial Number85824664
Word MarkEF EDUCATION FIRST
Filing DateWednesday, January 16, 2013
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, May 19, 2025
Registration Number4550075
Registration DateTuesday, June 17, 2014
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 1, 2014

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services(Based on Use in Commerce) (Based on 44(d) Priority Application) Educational services, namely, conducting language courses, and distribution of instructional course materials and downloadable instructional course materials via the Internet in connection therewith; educational testing for language proficiency; arranging educational tours relating to cultural, historic and social subjects, places and events for educational purposes; arranging of cultural activities, namely, arranging for facilities for cultural events, [ arranging concerts and arranging live show performances; ] developing and providing international student and teacher exchange programs
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized letters "EF" and a concentric ring design superimposed over the letters "EF", below which are the words "EDUCATION FIRST".
Goods and Services(Based on Use in Commerce) (Based on 44(d) Priority Application) Arranging for transport of passengers, namely, by air, boat, rail and bus; travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for transportation; travel guide services, arranging of travel tours and excursions, arranging of cruises; travel tour services, namely, arranging educational travel tours relating to cultural, historic and social subjects, places and events
Goods and Services(Based on Use in Commerce) (Based on 44(d) Priority Application) Printed educational, instructional and teaching material, namely, books, pamphlets, magazines, [ newspapers, newsletters, ] brochures and booklets, all in the field of learning languages
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services(Based on Use in Commerce) Personnel placement and recruitment; promotional sponsorship of international student and teacher exchange programs
NOT AVAILABLE"EDUCATION"
Goods and Services(Based on Use in Commerce) Travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for temporary lodging, restaurants and meals, providing temporary housing accommodations

Classification Information


International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 23, 2013
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, April 28, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 2, 2012

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 23, 2013
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 26, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 6, 2012

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 23, 2013
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 26, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 6, 2012

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 23, 2013
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 26, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 6, 2012

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 23, 2013
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 26, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 6, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSIGNUM INTERNATIONAL AG
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressZurich 8001
CH

Party NameSIGNUM INTERNATIONAL AG
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLUZERN 6006
CH

Party NameSignum International S.à.r.l.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLuxembourg L1637
LU

Party NameSignum International S.à.r.l.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLuxembourg L1637
LU

Party NameSignum International S.à.r.l.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLuxembourg L1637
LU

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, April 29, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 7, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, January 19, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, January 23, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, January 24, 2013NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, May 7, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 7, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 19, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, February 24, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, March 12, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 8, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 10, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, October 17, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, October 17, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, January 27, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 1, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 1, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 25, 2017AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, June 17, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 10, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 8, 2020REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED
Tuesday, November 17, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 17, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 31, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 5, 2017REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED
Wednesday, April 12, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, February 22, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, February 23, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, August 16, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, August 16, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 16, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, February 23, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 16, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 16, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, October 3, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, October 3, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, October 3, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, June 17, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, October 3, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, October 3, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, December 16, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 31, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 31, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 31, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Monday, May 19, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, May 19, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, May 19, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, May 19, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 31, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED