When was the 'ELECTROLUX' trademark, registration number 284,377, last renewed for Aerus?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Mark | Registration No. | Registration Date | Last Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerus- Blue | 5,936,669 | December 17, 2019 | NA |
| AERUS | 3,142,464 | September 12, 2006 | 09/12/2016 |
| AERUS & Design | 3,142,468 | September 12, 2006 | 09/12/2016 |
| Oval Color Design | 3,254338 | Registered on Supplemental Register: June 19, 2007 | 06/16/2017 |
| Mark | Registration No. | Registration Date | Last Renewal |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ELECTROLUX | 284,377 | June 23, 1931 | 06/23/2021 |
| ELECTROLUX | 195,691 | March 3, 1925 | 02/04/2015 |
| ELECTROLUX | 995,587 | October 15, 1974 | 09/19/2024 |
| ELECTROLUX | 1,617,477 | October 16, 1990 | 04/12/2021 |
| ELECTROLUX | 562,427 | July 29, 1952 | 08/28/2023 |
| LUX | 2,870,365 | August 3, 2004 | 07/29/2014 |
| LUX | 2,385,804 | September 12, 2000 | 08/21/2020 |
| BEYOND BY AERUS | 4,582,963 | August 12, 2014 | 06/18/2024 |
| BEYOND BY AERUS | 4,686,713 | February 17, 2015 | 02/10/2025 |
Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 47–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the ELECTROLUX trademark with registration number 284,377 was last renewed on June 23, 2021. This information is relevant to prospective franchisees as it confirms the currency and validity of a key trademark that Aerus franchisees are licensed to use. Trademarks must be periodically renewed to maintain their legal protection.
Aerus, as a franchisee, is granted a limited non-exclusive right and license to use the marks in strict accordance with the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement and the manuals. Aerus may modify and change the marks permitted to be used by franchisees and the manner in which such marks may be used, including discontinuing the permitted use of any of the marks. The license does not permit franchisees to use or include any of the marks as a part of their legal business name.
The trademarks "Electrolux" and "Lux" are owned by Aktiebolaget Electrolux, a Swedish company not affiliated with Aerus. They license the right to use "Electrolux" and "Lux" to Aerus LLC and Aerus Canada, Inc., Aerus's affiliates, in the United States and Canada respectively. The licenses allow Aerus LLC and Aerus Canada, Inc. to assign the rights to Aerus Concepts, L.P., which they did, effective August 27, 2001. Effective on the same date, Aerus Concepts, L.P. licensed the rights to Aerus.
It is important to note that Aerus is a licensee, not the owner, of the "Electrolux," "Lux," and related marks and has permission to sublicense such Marks to its franchisees. Aerus, its affiliates, and Aktiebologet Electrolux have certain inspection rights related to the use of the trademarks, including the ability to inspect a franchisee's premises for proper use of the Marks. Franchisees may be required to assist in the protection of the Marks and are obligated to indemnify Aerus and its affiliates against any claim resulting from their use of the Marks on products or materials.