What is the registration date for the 'Chicken' mark used by Bb.Q Chicken?
Bb_Q_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Mark | Registration Date | Registration Number | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken | August 5, 2014 | 4,579,470 | Principal |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 45–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bb.Q Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Chicken' mark was registered on August 5, 2014, with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) under registration number 4,579,470. The mark is registered on the Principal Register. This registration grants Bb.Q Chicken certain legal rights and protections for the use of the 'Chicken' mark in connection with its franchise operations.
As a Bb.Q Chicken franchisee, you are granted the right to use this and other trademarks, trade names, service marks, symbols, emblems, logos, and indicia of origin designated by Bb.Q Chicken. However, this use is restricted to the operation of your franchised business and must be in accordance with Bb.Q Chicken's authorized manner. You cannot use the marks as part of your corporate or legal name and must adhere to Bb.Q Chicken's instructions for trade name or fictitious name registrations.
Bb.Q Chicken retains the right to alter or change the marks in the future, and the license to use the marks is non-exclusive. This means Bb.Q Chicken can grant other licenses for the use of the marks, develop other systems using the marks, and engage in the production, distribution, and sale of products and services using the marks, even if it competes with your franchise. While Bb.Q Chicken intends to defend the marks vigorously, they are not contractually obligated to protect your right to use them, although they state it is their corporate policy to do so.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand these terms, as Bb.Q Chicken will not compensate you if they require you to discontinue or modify your use of any of the marks. Additionally, you are required to notify Bb.Q Chicken immediately of any apparent infringement of the marks or any challenge to your use of the marks. You must also cooperate with Bb.Q Chicken in any litigation or administrative proceedings related to the marks to protect their interests.