Are there any pending infringement proceedings involving the principal Marks for 7 Brew?

According to 7 Brew's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are no current material determinations by the USPTO, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or any state trademark administrator or court, nor are there any pending infringement, opposition, cancellation proceedings, or material litigation involving the principal Marks. 7 Brew also states that they are not aware of any superior prior rights or infringing uses that could materially affect a franchisee's use of the Marks in any state where 7 Brew currently intends to offer franchises. This indicates that 7 Brew has taken steps to protect its trademarks and ensure franchisees can use them without immediate legal challenges. However, this statement reflects the situation as of the FDD's publication date, and circumstances could change.

7 Brew emphasizes that franchisees must adhere to the brand's standards when using the Marks, including proper registration notices and obtaining necessary fictitious name registrations. Franchisees cannot use any Mark as part of their corporate or legal business name, modify the Marks without consent (except for licensed logos), use them for unauthorized products/services, or in unapproved digital marketing or social media contexts. If 7 Brew deems it necessary to modify or discontinue a Mark, franchisees must comply with these directions, though 7 Brew is not obligated to cover any associated expenses like sign changes or lost revenue.

Furthermore, franchisees are required to immediately notify 7 Brew of any actual or potential infringement or challenges to the use of any Mark. The franchisee is not allowed to communicate with anyone other than 7 Brew, Brew Culture LLC, and their respective attorneys regarding any infringement, challenge, or claim. 7 Brew and Brew Culture, LLC, retain the right to take any action they deem appropriate, including no action, and will exclusively control any litigation or proceedings related to the Marks. Franchisees must also sign documents and take actions deemed necessary by 7 Brew and Brew Culture, LLC's attorneys to protect their interests in any legal matters concerning the Marks.

7 Brew also states that they will cover damages and expenses incurred by a franchisee in a trademark infringement proceeding, provided the franchisee's use of the Mark was consistent with the Franchise Agreement, Operations Manual, and communicated Brand Standards, and that the franchisee promptly notified 7 Brew and complied with their directions in responding to the proceeding. 7 Brew or its affiliates have the right to defend and control the defense of any proceeding related to the franchisee's use of any Mark. This offers some protection to franchisees against trademark-related legal issues, conditional on their adherence to 7 Brew's guidelines and procedures.