Has the initial 10-year federal trademark registration period elapsed for All County's trademark with registration number 6,042,000?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We have renewed each of our federal trademark registrations for Registration Numbers 4,617,268 and 3,508,157 above. For Registration Numbers 5,637,568 and 6,042,000 above, the respective initial 10 year federal trademark registration periods have not elapsed yet but we intend to renew each of those Registrations when the respective renewal filing is due.
Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 28–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial 10-year federal trademark registration period has not yet elapsed for trademark registration number 6,042,000. The FDD states that All County intends to renew this registration when the renewal filing is due. The trademark 'OWNING RENTAL PROPERTIES JUST GOT EASIER' with registration number 6,042,000 was registered on April 28, 2020.
This is important for prospective franchisees because it confirms that All County is actively managing and intends to maintain its trademarks. A failure to renew could lead to legal challenges and potential brand disruption for franchisees. All County's proactive stance on trademark renewal provides a degree of assurance regarding the continued use of the brand's identifying marks.
Franchisees are obligated to use All County's trademarks according to the franchisor's operating procedures and cannot use the trademarks as part of their corporate name or in advertisements for the sale of their franchise. Franchisees must also notify All County immediately of any potential infringement or challenges to the use of the licensed marks. All County retains sole discretion over any related litigation or proceedings.