Which international class does the Aplus EXPRESS trademark registration cover?
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 |
| 4446193 | December 10, 2013 | 035 | |
| 2471154 | July 24, 2001 | 035 | |
| A PLUS EXPRESS | 1867827 | December 13, 1994 | 042 |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 47–50)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the APLUS EXPRESS trademark, registration number 1867827, filed on December 13, 1994, is registered under International Class 042. This classification is relevant to the services that Aplus provides under this specific trademark.
International classes are used to categorize the types of goods or services associated with a trademark. This classification helps define the scope of protection afforded to the trademark. In this case, Class 042 typically includes scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
For a prospective Aplus franchisee, understanding the international class of the trademarks is important because it clarifies the specific areas in which Aplus has legal protection for its brand. This information can be useful in ensuring that the franchisee's operations do not infringe on Aplus's trademark rights and in understanding the scope of services that the Aplus brand is associated with.