EFX Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, February 16, 1995, a trademark application was filed for EFX with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the EFX trademark a serial number of 74634726. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, January 4, 2019. This trademark is owned by MGM Grand Hotel, Inc.. The EFX trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[prerecorded audio cassette tapes and compact discs featuring music, prerecorded videotapes and videodiscs featuring a musical live variety show and magic instruction, and sunglasses]

[ books in the field of magic, coloring books, souvenir programs and posters featuring a musical live variety show, playing cards, writing instruments, bookmarks and paperweights ]

[wallets, purses, travel bags, tote bags, carry-on bags, fanny packs and luggage]

[ mugs and drinking glasses ]

[magic tricks and costume masks]

[ entertainment services, namely live musical variety shows featuring music and dancing, ] casino services [ and fan clubs ]

[ retail store services and mail and telephone order services in the field of clothing, household goods, luggage, magic and music ]

General Information


Serial Number74634726
Word MarkEFX
Filing DateThursday, February 16, 1995
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, January 4, 2019
Registration Number1999222
Registration DateTuesday, September 10, 1996
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 18, 1996

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[prerecorded audio cassette tapes and compact discs featuring music, prerecorded videotapes and videodiscs featuring a musical live variety show and magic instruction, and sunglasses]
Goods and Services[ books in the field of magic, coloring books, souvenir programs and posters featuring a musical live variety show, playing cards, writing instruments, bookmarks and paperweights ]
Goods and Services[wallets, purses, travel bags, tote bags, carry-on bags, fanny packs and luggage]
Goods and Services[ mugs and drinking glasses ]
Goods and Services[magic tricks and costume masks]
Goods and Services[ entertainment services, namely live musical variety shows featuring music and dancing, ] casino services [ and fan clubs ]
Goods and Services[ retail store services and mail and telephone order services in the field of clothing, household goods, luggage, magic and music ]

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, June 11, 2003
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 1995

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 4, 2019
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, March 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, March 31, 1995

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, June 11, 2003
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 31, 1995

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 4, 2019
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 1995

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, June 11, 2003
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 31, 1995

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 4, 2019
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, March 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, March 31, 1995

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 4, 2019
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 31, 1995

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLAS VEGAS, NV 89119

Party NameMGM MIRAGE
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLAS VEGAS, NV 89119

Party NameMGM GRAND HOTEL, LLC.
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLAS VEGAS, NV 89109

Party NameMGM Grand Hotel, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLas Vegas, NV 89109

Party NameMGM Grand Hotel, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLas Vegas, NV 89109

Party NameMGM Grand Hotel, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLas Vegas, NV 89109

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, January 11, 2019ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED
Friday, January 4, 2019CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)
Thursday, September 10, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, June 10, 2011ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, June 10, 2011TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 20, 2010AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, May 6, 2010AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, October 9, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, October 9, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, March 13, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, March 13, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, December 15, 2006REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, December 15, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, December 15, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, September 11, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, September 11, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 5, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, June 11, 2003REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, September 12, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, September 12, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 10, 1996REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 18, 1996PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, May 17, 1996NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Saturday, March 16, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, March 16, 1996USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Saturday, March 16, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, January 19, 1996CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 15, 1996AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, January 19, 1996USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, July 20, 1995NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, June 27, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, June 23, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER