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Which items in the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? FDD discuss trademarks and proprietary information?

1_800_Got_Junk Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Item 11 h. Trademarks and proprietary information 2.1; 7.1; 12.3; 12.9; Schedule A Items 13 and 14

Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 23–24)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 11 discusses trademarks and proprietary information. Specifically, section h. of Item 11 lists the references to trademarks and proprietary information as 2.1; 7.1; 12.3; 12.9; Schedule A and Items 13 and 14. Item 22 also discusses trademarks and proprietary information.

Item 13 of the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? FDD is dedicated to trademarks, outlining the franchisee's rights to use the "1-800-GOT-JUNK?" name and other system trademarks. It also states that franchisees cannot sublicense any of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?'s trademarks. The FDD specifies that Rubbish Boys has licensed 1-800-GOT-JUNK? the right to offer and sell licenses, including the use of principal trademarks. This license agreement extends until 2057 but could terminate earlier if 1-800-GOT-JUNK? fails to pay royalties, becomes bankrupt, or breaches the agreement by misusing or transferring the license agreement. If this agreement is terminated, franchisees may be required to stop using the trademarks.

Item 22 of the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? FDD also discusses trademarks and proprietary information. It states that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has developed a system for junk removal services using confidential methods, procedures, and business techniques known to the public under the name "1-800-GOT-JUNK?". The distinguishing characteristics of the System include registered U.S. trademarks shown in Schedule A and related logos, designs, brands and slogans as may be added or modified from time to time. The System includes the use and promotion of the Marks, operating procedures, policies, manuals, proprietary equipment, and techniques designed to enable franchisees to compete in the market for junk removal services.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.