What is the application date for the Azal Coffee trademark?
Azal_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Mark | Registration Number | Application Number | Principal or Supplemental Register of the USPTO | Registration Date | Application Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azal Coffee™ | 98,011,122 | Principal | 05/24/2023 | ||
| ™ | 98,011,157 | Principal | 05/24/2023 |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 38–39)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Azal Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the application date for the Azal Coffee trademark is May 24, 2023. Azal Coffee has applied for this trademark under application number 98,011,122, seeking registration on the Principal Register of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). A related trademark, "™", also has the same application date of May 24, 2023, and application number 98,011,157, also seeking registration on the Principal Register.
It is important to note that Azal Coffee does not yet have a federal registration for its principal trademarks. This means the trademarks currently have fewer legal protections compared to federally registered trademarks. If the right to use these trademarks is challenged, franchisees may be required to switch to an alternative trademark, which could lead to increased expenses for the franchisee.
As an Azal Coffee franchisee, you are obligated to promptly inform Azal Coffee of any claims, suits, or demands against you related to alleged infringement, unfair competition, or similar issues concerning your use of the Franchise Marks. Additionally, you must notify Azal Coffee if you become aware of any unauthorized third-party use of the Franchise Marks or confusingly similar names or marks. Azal Coffee retains the sole discretion to take action against any alleged infringer and the franchisee must cooperate fully with Azal Coffee in the defense of any claim. Franchisees do not have the right to make any demand against any alleged infringer or to prosecute any claim of any kind against the alleged infringer.
Azal Coffee also retains the right to modify or discontinue using any Franchise Mark at its discretion, and franchisees must abide by these changes at their own expense. Franchisees have no rights to continue using a Franchise Mark after Azal Coffee has made modifications or changes.