Is the Aplus franchisee required to cooperate with the franchisor in the registration of Marks, and who bears the expense?

6.1. Ownership

• 6.1.1. Franchisor represents that it or its Affiliate owns and/or has applied for registration of certain of the Marks with the appropriate authorities. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor has not made any representation or warranty to the effect that the Marks which have not been registered shall be registered or are able to be registered therein, and the failure to obtain registrations of any of the Marks shall not be deemed to be a breach of the terms of this Agreement by Franchisor. Moreover, Franchisee shall cooperate with Franchisor and its representatives, at Franchisor's expense, in the prosecution of any applications or registrations of any Marks which have been filed with the appropriate authorities. Franchisor undertakes to keep Franchisee informed of the progress in obtaining registration of the Marks, and any delay or inability to register any Mark shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 68–302)