What international classes does the GRUB & CO and Design trademark with registration number 6907749 belong to?
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 |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 47–50)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the GRUB & CO and Design trademark, with registration number 6907749, filed on October 1, 2020, belongs to international classes 029, 030, and 035.
These international classes define the types of goods and services associated with the trademark. Class 029 generally includes meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs; milk and milk products; edible oils and fats. Class 030 includes coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery; ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice. Class 035 includes advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
For a prospective Aplus franchisee, this means that the GRUB & CO and Design trademark is protected under these specific categories. The franchisee is authorized to use this trademark within these defined classes in connection with their Aplus store. It is important for the franchisee to understand these classifications to ensure they use the trademark appropriately and within the scope of the licensed rights. Unauthorized use of the trademark outside these classes could lead to a breach of the franchise agreement and infringement of Aplus's trademark rights.
It is also important to note that Aplus does not have a federal registration for its principal trademark. If their right to use the trademark is challenged, the franchisee may have to change to an alternative trademark which may increase their expenses.