On what date was the BATH TUNE∙UP trademark registered for Bath Tune Up?
Bath_Tune_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| REGISTRATION NUMBER | MARK | REGISTRATION DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Registration No. 6548366 | BATH TUNE∙UP | Registered November 2, 2021 |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 36–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bath Tune Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the BATH TUNE∙UP trademark was registered on November 2, 2021. This registration is with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and it is listed on the Principal Register.
As a Bath Tune Up franchisee, you are required to adhere to the franchisor's guidelines when using their trademarks. You cannot incorporate the Bath Tune Up name or marks into your company's legal name, nor can you alter the marks with additional words, designs, or symbols. However, you can use "Bath Tune-Up of [your location]" as a fictitious business name, but only with the franchisor's approval. Unauthorized use of the trademarks in connection with unapproved products or services is prohibited.
Bath Tune Up retains full rights to use and license its trademarks, and no existing agreements limit these rights. Franchisees must immediately inform Bath Tune Up of any trademark infringements or challenges. Bath Tune Up will handle any legal action deemed necessary. Furthermore, Bath Tune Up will defend franchisees against claims arising from authorized use of the marks, except for claims by prior users of the "BATH TUNE-UP®" name. Franchisees are obligated to modify or discontinue using the marks if Bath Tune Up makes changes or discontinues them, and franchisees cannot contest Bath Tune Up's rights to the marks.
Bath Tune Up states that they are unaware of any existing rights, infringing uses, or material determinations that could negatively impact a franchisee's use of the marks. They also state that there is no current litigation involving the trademarks. This information is crucial for prospective franchisees to understand the legal protections and potential risks associated with using the Bath Tune Up brand name and associated trademarks.