What design elements does Aira Fitness claim copyright ownership and protection for?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You hereby acknowledge and agree that the ownership of all printed, audio and visual material and any other material whatsoever (including all Confidential Information) being part of the Aira Fitness Business or System (the "Work") belongs to us or our affiliates and any copyright in respect to the Work belongs to us.
In addition, you acknowledge that you have no right to manufacture any component of the Work or duplicate the Work and agree to purchase all components of (or rights of access to) the Work exclusively from us.
You have no right to claim any proprietary interest in any of the Work.
You must immediately notify us of any known infringement to the Work or to our copyright interest therein.
We have the right to control any litigation related to our copyrights or the Work.
You agree to assist us, as directed by us, in any claim or action against the infringer.
Source: Item 14 — **PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 46–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company asserts copyright ownership and protection over a broad range of materials associated with the Aira Fitness Business and System. This includes all printed, audio, and visual materials, as well as any other material that is part of the Aira Fitness Business or System. Aira Fitness refers to these collectively as "the Work."
For a prospective franchisee, this means that Aira Fitness retains control over all creative and informational assets related to the brand. Franchisees are prohibited from manufacturing or duplicating any component of "the Work" and must purchase all components or rights of access exclusively from Aira Fitness. This ensures brand consistency and protects Aira Fitness's intellectual property.
Furthermore, franchisees are obligated to notify Aira Fitness of any known infringement to "the Work" or Aira Fitness's copyright interest. Aira Fitness retains the right to control any litigation related to its copyrights, and franchisees must assist Aira Fitness in any claim or action against an infringer. This underscores the importance of protecting Aira Fitness's intellectual property and the franchisee's role in upholding these protections.