Under what registration number is the copyright in the Project Manual containing the plans and specifications 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 in the Project Manual, which contains the plans and specifications for constructing a B Bops restaurant, is registered under Registration TX4-033-760. This registration was issued on February 21, 1995. 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.
This registration protects B Bops's unique restaurant design and construction plans. As a franchisee, you will be required to adhere to these plans when building your restaurant. Any modifications to the Project Manual require the consent of B Bops, and you may be required to assign your rights to the modified plans to them.
B Bops retains complete discretion in addressing challenges to or infringements of its copyrights. The company does not provide any guarantees that its copyrights do not infringe upon the rights of others. Furthermore, B Bops is not obligated to defend your right to use their copyrights or protect you against claims related to your use of those copyrights, including claims of infringement or unfair competition.