Does Augusta Lawn Care have any patents material to the franchise?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
There is no currently effective determination of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the trademark administrator of this state or any court, or any pending interference, opposition or cancellation proceeding, or any pending material litigation involving the above-described Marks which are relevant to your use of these Marks.
No currently effective material determinations or agreements limit our right to use or license the use of the trademarks listed in this section in a manner material to the franchise.
We do not know of any pending material state or federal court litigation regarding our use or ownership rights in the trademarks.
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 30–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no mention of any patents material to the franchise. However, the document does discuss trademarks. Specifically, the FDD states that there is no currently effective determination of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the trademark administrator of any state, or any court, or any pending interference, opposition or cancellation proceeding, or any pending material litigation involving the described Marks which are relevant to the use of these Marks.
Additionally, the FDD confirms that no currently effective material determinations or agreements limit Augusta Lawn Care's right to use or license the use of the trademarks listed in this section in a manner material to the franchise. Augusta Lawn Care also states that they do not know of any pending material state or federal court litigation regarding their use or ownership rights in the trademarks.
While the FDD does not explicitly state that Augusta Lawn Care has no patents, it does emphasize the importance and protection of its trademarks. A prospective franchisee should confirm with Augusta Lawn Care whether any patents exist related to the business model or operational processes.