Under what registration number is the copyright in the Architectural Work for B Bops registered?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Patents and Copyrights. The Company does not own any rights in, or licenses to any patents and has not applied for any patent protection with respect to any item material to the Franchise. The Company does, however, claim a copyright in the confidential Operations Manual and in the plans and specifications for construction of the unique B-Bop's Restaurant premises. The copyright in the Project Manual containing the plans and specifications has been registered under Registration TX4-033-760 (issued February 21, 1995) and the copyright in the Architectural Work has been registered under Registration VA-690-159 (issued March 1, 1995). Both registrations were originally obtained by B-Bop's and have been assigned to the Company as part of the assignment of the Licensed System from B-Bop's to the Company. The Company intends to renew the copyright registrations prior to their expiration.
The Company has complete discretion in determining whether to take any administrative action regarding any challenges to or infringements of any of its copyrights. The Company has the right to control any proceeding it chooses to bring. The Company does not make any representations or warranties to you regarding any of the Company's copyrights, including that the copyrights do not infringe upon the rights of any other person. The Company is not required to protect your right to use any of the Company's copyrights or to participate in your defense or to indemnify or otherwise protect you against any claims regarding any of the Company's
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 37–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the copyright for the Architectural Work is registered under Registration VA-690-159, issued on March 1, 1995. The original copyright was obtained by B-Bop's and later assigned to the Company as part of the Licensed System transfer. The company intends to renew the copyright registrations prior to their expiration.
This registration protects the unique architectural design of B Bops restaurants. As a franchisee, you will be required to adhere to these architectural specifications when constructing your restaurant. Any modifications to the Project Manual, including the plans and specifications, require the consent of the Company and such consent is subject to the person making the modifications executing and delivering to the Company an assignment of such person's rights to the Project Manual, including the plans and specifications, as modified.
B Bops retains complete discretion over any legal actions related to its copyrights. The company does not provide any guarantees that its copyrights do not infringe upon the rights of others, nor is it obligated to defend a franchisee's right to use these copyrights or protect them against infringement claims. This means that while B Bops owns the copyright, the franchisee bears some risk related to its use. Franchisees should be aware of these conditions and consider seeking legal advice if they have concerns about copyright infringement related to the architectural design.