Does Amorino claim copyright protection of its curriculums?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ding pending in the United States Patent Office or any court.
We claim copyright protection of our plans and designs, the Manual, other manuals and procedures, written materials, software information system features and source code, curriculums, and photos and videos and related materials. The foregoing items may not have been registered with the United States Registrar of Copyrights; however, the foregoing items are considered proprietary and confidential, are considered our property, and may be used by you only as provided in the franchise agreement.
There currently are no effective determinations of the Copyright Office (Library of Congress) or any court regarding any of the copyrighted materials. There are no agreements in effect which significantly limit our right to use or license the copyrighted materials. Finally, there are no infringing uses or patent or copyright infringement actually known to us which could materially affect you or your use of the copyrighted materials in any state.
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 52–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Amorino claims copyright protection on various materials, including its curriculums. While these items may not be registered with the United States Registrar of Copyrights, Amorino considers them proprietary and confidential. Franchisees are permitted to use these materials only as specified in the franchise agreement. This means that Amorino retains ownership and control over its training programs and educational content.
This has several implications for prospective Amorino franchisees. First, franchisees must adhere strictly to the approved curriculum and training materials. They cannot modify, reproduce, or distribute these materials without Amorino's explicit permission. Second, the franchise agreement likely contains provisions that protect Amorino's intellectual property, and franchisees will be legally bound to uphold these provisions.
In the event that a franchisee develops any new concepts or improvements related to the operation or promotion of the Amorino store, they are obligated to notify Amorino and provide all necessary information without compensation. Any such developments become the sole property of Amorino, including all related intellectual property rights. This clause ensures that Amorino maintains control over any innovations within the franchise system.