What is Packout Holdings' obligation regarding renewal of registered Marks for 1 800 Packouts?
1_800_Packouts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
greements licensing the use of the Marks, and Packout Holdings has agreed to assume all obligations under such agreements arising from and after their assignment.
Packout Holdings owns the following Marks that have been registered on the Principal Register of the USPTO, and intends to renew each registration, including filing all appropriate affidavits for each respective Mark at the times required by law:
| Mark | Registration No.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 44–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, Packout Holdings, the owner of the 1 800 Packouts trademarks, is obligated to renew each trademark registration on the Principal Register of the USPTO. This includes filing all appropriate affidavits for each respective mark at the times required by law. This obligation ensures that the trademarks remain active and legally protected. The FDD lists several marks owned by Packout Holdings that are registered on the Principal Register, including "RECOGNIZE AN OPPORTUNITY WHEN YOU SEE IT," "PACKOUTS. CLEANING. STORAGE SUCCESS!", "1-800-PACKOUTS", and "Mr. Packouts".
For a prospective 1 800 Packouts franchisee, this is a significant assurance. It means that the franchisor is committed to maintaining the legal standing of the brand's trademarks. Active trademarks are essential for brand recognition and protection against infringement. If Packout Holdings failed to renew the trademarks, the brand could lose its exclusive rights, potentially leading to confusion in the marketplace and damage to the franchisee's business.
While Packout Holdings is obligated to renew the marks on the Principal Register, the FDD does not specify any obligations regarding marks registered on the Supplemental Register. The FDD also states that 1 800 Packouts has not renewed or filed any affidavits with respect to the Marks, because none of the Marks have been eligible for renewal or for the filing of affidavits of use. A franchisee should confirm that 1 800 Packouts is up to date on all filings and renewals.