What is the filing date for the GRUB & CO. trademark with registration number 6868072?
Aplus Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| A PLUS and Design | 6732447 | May 28, 2020 | 035 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A PLUS and Design | 6732448 | May 28, 2020 | 035 |
| A PLUS and Design | 6732449 | May 28, 2020 | 035 |
| A PLUS and Design | 6761171 | May 28, 2020 | 035 |
| GRUB & CO and Design | 6907749 | October 1, 2020 | 029, 030, 035 |
| GRUB & CO. | 6868072 | July 23, 2020 | 029, 030, 032, 043 |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 47–50)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the filing date for the GRUB & CO. trademark, registration number 6868072, is July 23, 2020. This trademark covers international classes 029, 030, 032, and 043.
For a prospective Aplus franchisee, this information is relevant because it identifies the trademarks that Aplus uses and licenses to its franchisees. Knowing the filing date helps establish the history and potential legal standing of the trademark. The international classes associated with the trademark indicate the types of goods and services the trademark protects, which in this case include a range of food-related items and services.
It's important for franchisees to understand the trademarks they are authorized to use and the restrictions on their use, as outlined in Item 13 of the FDD. Unauthorized use of these trademarks can lead to a breach of the franchise agreement. Franchisees should also be aware that Aplus retains control over the trademarks and will take action in case of infringement or challenges to their use.