Who reserves the right to control litigation related to any patents and copyrights for Aira Fitness?
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, Aira Fitness retains the right to control any litigation related to its copyrights or the Work, which refers to all printed, audio, and visual material associated with the Aira Fitness Business or System. This includes the right to manage any legal actions pertaining to the company's copyrighted materials.
As a franchisee, you must immediately notify Aira Fitness of any known infringement to the Work or to their copyright interest. Furthermore, you are obligated to assist Aira Fitness, as directed by them, in any claim or action against an infringer. This means that while Aira Fitness has the authority to pursue legal action, franchisees are expected to cooperate and provide support as needed.
This allocation of rights and responsibilities is typical in franchising, as it allows Aira Fitness to protect its intellectual property consistently across all franchise locations. It also ensures that the brand maintains control over its image and messaging, while franchisees contribute to safeguarding the brand's assets by reporting any infringements and assisting in legal matters when required.