On what date was the 'Your Home Office' trademark first registered for Annex Brands?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Description of Mark | Registration Number | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|
| PostalAnnex+ | 1,649,714 | July 2, 1991 |
| PostalAnnex+ | 1,650,995 | July 16, 1991 |
| Your Home Office | 1,650,996 | July 16, 1991 |
| Your Home Office | 1,651,043 | July 16, 1991 |
| Your Home Office | 1,652,626 | July 30, 1991 |
| PostalAnnex+ | 1,672,118 | January 14, 1992 |
Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 64–69)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the trademark 'Your Home Office' was first registered on July 16, 1991. There are three registrations with the 'Your Home Office' trademark on this date, registration numbers 1,650,996, 1,651,043 and 1,650,996. A later registration for 'PostalAnnex Your Home Office' occurred on March 22, 2016.
Annex Brands grants franchisees the right to use its trademarks, service marks, and other commercial symbols. These marks are associated with the brand designated in the franchise agreement and specified in Annex Brands' manuals. Franchisees must adhere to Annex Brands' guidelines when using these marks, including in their business names and online presence.
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