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Are Belocal franchisees required to assist Belocal in obtaining and enforcing intellectual property rights to content created in connection with the Franchised Business?

Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

. Franchisee and Franchisee's Principals agree to assist Franchisor in obtaining and enforcing the intellectual property rights to any such content in any and all countries and further agree to execute and provide Franchisor with all necessary documentation for obtaining and enforcing such rights. Each of Franchisee and Franchisee's Principals hereby irrevocably designates and appoints Franchisor as its or their agent and attorney-in-fact to execute and file any such documentation and to do all other lawful acts to further the prosecution and issuance intellectual property right related to any content. In the event that the foregoing provisions of this Section 5.T. are found to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, Franchisee and Franchisee's Principals hereby grant to Franchisor a worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive, fully paid license to use and sublicense the use of the content to the extent such use or sublicense would, absent this Agreement, directly or indirectly, infringe Franchisee's or their rights therein.

  • U. Improvements. If Franchisee, Franchisee's Independent Staff, or Principals develop any new concept, process, or improvement in the operation or promotion of the Franchised Business ("Improvement"), Franchisee agrees to promptly notify Franchisor and provide Franchisor with all necessary related information, without compensation. Any such Improvement shall become Franchisor's sole property, and Franchisor shall be the sole owner of all related patents, patent applications, and other intellectual property rights. Franchisee and Franchisee's Principals hereby assign to Franchisor any rights Franchisee or they may have or acquire in any Improvement, including the right to modify any

Improvement, and waive and/or release all rights of restraint and moral rights therein and thereto. Franchisee and Franchisee's Principals agree to assist Franchisor in obtaining and enforcing the intellectual property rights to any such Improvement in any and all countries and further agree to execute and provide Franchisor with all necessary documentation for obtaining and enforcing such rights. Each of Franchisee and Franchisee's Principals hereby irrevocably designates and appoints Franchisor as its or their agent and attorney-in-fact to execute and file any such documentation and to do all other lawful acts to further the prosecution and issuance of patents or other intellectual property rights related to any such Improvement. In the event that the foregoing provisions of this Section 5.U. are found to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, Franchisee and Franchisee's Principals hereby grant to Franchisor a worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive, fully paid license to use and sublicense the use of any Improvement to the extent such use or sublicense would, absent this Agreement, directly or indirectly, infringe Franchisee's or their rights therein.

V. Client and Other Data.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 71)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees and their principals are obligated to assist Belocal in securing and protecting intellectual property rights for content related to the franchised business. This includes content created by the franchisee, their staff, or principals. Franchisees must help Belocal in all countries and provide the necessary documentation to obtain and enforce these rights.

To facilitate this process, franchisees and their principals irrevocably appoint Belocal as their agent and attorney-in-fact. This allows Belocal to execute and file documents and perform lawful acts to pursue and secure intellectual property rights for the content. If any part of these provisions is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the franchisee grants Belocal a worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive, fully paid license to use and sublicense the content.

Furthermore, if a franchisee, their staff, or principals develop any improvements related to the franchised business's operation or promotion, they must promptly inform Belocal and provide all necessary information without compensation. Any such improvement becomes Belocal's sole property, including all related patents and intellectual property rights. Franchisees also assign to Belocal any rights they may have in such improvements and agree to assist Belocal in obtaining and enforcing intellectual property rights for these improvements, including providing necessary documentation.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.