Does Anago have any currently pending material litigation involving the Proprietary Marks?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
There are no currently effective material determinations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the Trademark Administrator of any state or any court. There are no currently pending infringement, opposition or cancellation proceedings. There is no currently pending material litigation involving the Proprietary Marks.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 38–41)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no currently pending material litigation involving the Proprietary Marks. The FDD states that there are no currently effective material determinations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the Trademark Administrator of any state or any court. It also confirms that there are no currently pending infringement, opposition, or cancellation proceedings related to Anago's trademarks. This indicates that Anago is not currently involved in any significant legal disputes concerning its trademarks.
This absence of litigation is a positive sign for prospective Anago franchisees. It suggests that Anago's trademarks are secure and not subject to legal challenges that could disrupt the business. Franchisees can typically operate with confidence, knowing that their right to use the Anago brand is not currently under threat from legal action. However, it is important to note that this is a snapshot in time, and legal situations can change.
While the FDD indicates no current litigation, it also outlines the franchisee's responsibilities in case of any future claims of infringement or challenges to the Proprietary Property. Franchisees are required to promptly notify Anago of any such claims and must cooperate with Anago in any resulting legal proceedings. Anago retains sole discretion over any action taken in response to such claims and has the right to control any litigation.
Anago also provides indemnification to franchisees against damages they are held liable for in any proceeding involving the franchisee's use of any Proprietary Property, provided the franchisee has followed the Subfranchise Rights Agreement and allows Anago sole control of the defense and settlement of any claim. This indemnification offers some protection to franchisees, but it is contingent on their adherence to the agreement and cooperation with Anago in legal matters.