EFF, ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, June 28, 2018, a trademark application was filed for EFF, ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the EFF, ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION trademark a serial number of 88019541. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, June 3, 2025. This trademark is owned by Electronic Frontier Foundation. The EFF, ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Providing continuing legal education courses; Education and entertainment services, namely, the presentation of panel discussions, classes, educational conferences and workshops in the fields of computer user advocacy, electronic and computer security, digital rights, First Amendment and free speech issues, access to computers and communications resources, human rights, technological creativity and innovation, data privacy and the protection of personal information, cryptography, and government and corporate accountability and transparency; Conducting live entertainment in the nature of trivia games and contests in the fields of computer user advocacy, electronic and computer security, digital rights, First Amendment and free speech issues, access to computers and communications resources, human rights, technological creativity and innovation, data privacy and the protection of personal information, cryptography, and government and corporate accountability and transparency; Entertainme...

Downloadable computer software for allowing users to generate, receive, install, manage, and update digital certificates and software security configurations; Downloadable software for detecting, blocking, and allowing management of online third-party tracking software and services; Downloadable computer software for managing and improving network security, data integrity and user privacy

Public advocacy services, namely, promoting awareness of issues affecting computer users and their rights; Public advocacy services, namely, promoting awareness of the need for public access to computer-based communications resources and the privacy of personal information contained within computer-based communications; Providing information, news and commentary in the fields of government affairs in the areas of governmental accountability and transparency; providing information about the corporate world, corporate culture and the corporate sector, particularly in the areas of corporate accountability and transparency

Legal services; Pro bono legal services; Providing information, news and commentary in the field of law; Providing information, news and commentary in the fields of copyright law, trademark law, patent law, privacy laws and intellectual property law; Providing information, news and commentary in the fields of human rights, the First Amendment, freedom of speech issues, legal rights regarding the use of and access to computers and other communication resources, and privacy and security laws, regulations and requirements

Providing information, news and commentary in the fields of computer network security, technological innovations, data security and data encryption and decoding; collaborative computer programming for others in the nature of hackathons
eff, electronic frontier foundation

General Information


Serial Number88019541
Word MarkEFF, ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION
Filing DateThursday, June 28, 2018
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, June 3, 2025
Registration Number5830038
Registration DateTuesday, August 6, 2019
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 22, 2019

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding continuing legal education courses; Education and entertainment services, namely, the presentation of panel discussions, classes, educational conferences and workshops in the fields of computer user advocacy, electronic and computer security, digital rights, First Amendment and free speech issues, access to computers and communications resources, human rights, technological creativity and innovation, data privacy and the protection of personal information, cryptography, and government and corporate accountability and transparency; Conducting live entertainment in the nature of trivia games and contests in the fields of computer user advocacy, electronic and computer security, digital rights, First Amendment and free speech issues, access to computers and communications resources, human rights, technological creativity and innovation, data privacy and the protection of personal information, cryptography, and government and corporate accountability and transparency; Entertainment services, namely, contest award programs designed to reward program participants who participate in trivia games and contests in the fields of computer user advocacy, electronic and computer security, digital rights, First Amendment and free speech issues, access to computers and communications resources, human rights, technological creativity and innovation, data privacy and the protection of personal information, cryptography, and government and corporate accountability and transparency; Educational services, namely, providing workshops and seminars in the field of computer programming
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a four-panel design in which the panels are oriented from left to right and read, "E" then the words "ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION" stacked vertically, the letter "F" and the letter "F".
Goods and ServicesDownloadable computer software for allowing users to generate, receive, install, manage, and update digital certificates and software security configurations; Downloadable software for detecting, blocking, and allowing management of online third-party tracking software and services; Downloadable computer software for managing and improving network security, data integrity and user privacy
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesPublic advocacy services, namely, promoting awareness of issues affecting computer users and their rights; Public advocacy services, namely, promoting awareness of the need for public access to computer-based communications resources and the privacy of personal information contained within computer-based communications; Providing information, news and commentary in the fields of government affairs in the areas of governmental accountability and transparency; providing information about the corporate world, corporate culture and the corporate sector, particularly in the areas of corporate accountability and transparency
Goods and ServicesLegal services; Pro bono legal services; Providing information, news and commentary in the field of law; Providing information, news and commentary in the fields of copyright law, trademark law, patent law, privacy laws and intellectual property law; Providing information, news and commentary in the fields of human rights, the First Amendment, freedom of speech issues, legal rights regarding the use of and access to computers and other communication resources, and privacy and security laws, regulations and requirements
NOT AVAILABLE"ELECTRONIC" AND "FOUNDATION"
Goods and ServicesProviding information, news and commentary in the fields of computer network security, technological innovations, data security and data encryption and decoding; collaborative computer programming for others in the nature of hackathons

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 5, 2018
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 28, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 28, 2019

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 5, 2018
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 28, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 28, 2019

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 5, 2018
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 28, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 28, 2019

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 12, 2018
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 28, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 28, 2019

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 5, 2018
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 28, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 28, 2019

Trademark Owner History


Party NameElectronic Frontier Foundation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSan Francisco, CA 94109

Party NameElectronic Frontier Foundation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSan Francisco, CA 94109

Party NameElectronic Frontier Foundation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSan Francisco, CA 94109

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, July 2, 2018NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, July 5, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, October 18, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, October 24, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Wednesday, October 24, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 24, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 24, 2018ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, October 24, 2018COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED
Wednesday, December 12, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 12, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, December 12, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, December 15, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Saturday, December 15, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Saturday, December 15, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Saturday, December 15, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Sunday, December 16, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 22, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 28, 2019USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, April 12, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 2, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 22, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 19, 2019NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, March 28, 2019TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, April 15, 2019STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, May 6, 2019SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Monday, May 6, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, May 6, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 27, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, July 1, 2019ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, July 2, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 6, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, June 25, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, June 25, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, June 25, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 15, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, December 15, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, February 10, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 3, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, July 1, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 1, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, December 15, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, August 6, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 3, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, August 22, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, August 22, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, August 22, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED