For the Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise, what is the U.S. Registration Number for the 'BATTERIES PLUS' trademark?
Batteries_Plus_Bulbs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Principal Trademarks | U.S. Registration No./Serial No. | Registration Date | Principal/Supplemental Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| BATTERIESPLUS (Design | 88742361 | 12/30/19 | Principal |
| plus words) | |||
| BATTERIES PLUS | 3,322,549 | 10/30/07 | Principal |
| 4,789,803 | 08/11/15 | Principal |
Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 46–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Batteries Plus Bulbs Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'BATTERIES PLUS' trademark has two U.S. Registration Numbers. These numbers are 3,322,549, registered on October 30, 2007, and 4,789,803, registered on August 11, 2015. Both registrations are on the Principal Register.
It is common for franchisors to have multiple registrations for the same trademark to protect different versions, designs, or uses of the mark. The Principal Register offers greater legal protection than the Supplemental Register, indicating that Batteries Plus Bulbs considers these trademarks to be strong and distinctive.
As a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchisee, it's important to understand that you are granted the right to use these trademarks under the franchise agreement, but you do not own them. Batteries Plus Bulbs retains all rights to the trademarks, and your use of them is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the franchise agreement. You must use the trademarks as directed by Batteries Plus Bulbs and cannot make any unauthorized changes or uses.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that the franchisor can change the list of licensed marks periodically. Franchisees must notify Batteries Plus Bulbs of any potential trademark infringements and follow their instructions regarding the use and protection of the trademarks. Batteries Plus Bulbs is not obligated to protect franchisees against infringement claims arising from their use of the licensed marks.