What rights does a Beem Light Sauna franchisee have to the copyrights beyond the license granted in the agreement?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ls, forms, advertising, promotional materials, supplies, employee uniforms, business cards, receipts, letterhead, contracts, stationary, and other materials we designate.
- 9.2 Copyrights. You acknowledge that as between you and us, any and all present or future copyrights relating to the System or the Brand and related concept, including, but not limited to, the Manuals and marketing materials, (collectively, the "Copyrights") belong solely and exclusively to us. You have no interest in the Copyrights beyond the non-exclusive License granted in this Agreement.
- 9.3 No Contesting Our Rights. During the Term of this Agreement and after its expiration or termination, you agree not to directly or indirectly contest our ownership, title, right or interest in or to, or our license to use, or the validity of, (i) the Marks, (ii) the Trade Dress, (iii) the Copyrights, or (iv) any trade secrets, methods, or procedures that are part of the System (collectively, the "Intellectual Property"), or contest our sole right to register, use,
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 71–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beem Light Sauna Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have no interest in the copyrights beyond the non-exclusive license granted in the Franchise Agreement. This means that while franchisees are permitted to use the copyrighted materials as specified in their license, they do not own or have any other rights to the copyrights themselves.
The agreement explicitly states that during the term of the agreement, and even after its expiration or termination, franchisees cannot contest Beem Light Sauna's ownership, title, right, or interest in the copyrights. Franchisees also cannot contest Beem Light Sauna's right to register, use, or license others to use the intellectual property. This ensures that Beem Light Sauna maintains full control over its copyrighted materials and intellectual property.
Upon expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreement, all rights to use the intellectual property, including copyrights, automatically revert back to Beem Light Sauna without any cost or need for additional documentation. Franchisees are required to execute any documents necessary to confirm this reversion, reinforcing Beem Light Sauna's ownership and control over its intellectual property. This protects Beem Light Sauna's brand and system, preventing franchisees from continuing to use copyrighted materials after the agreement ends.