What is the registration date for the MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS (Word) trademark used by Belocal?
Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Mark | Register | Registration | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | |||
| BELOCAL (Word) | Principal | 5033119 | August 30, 2016 |
| N2 PUBLISHING (Design) | Principal | 4095430 | February 7, 2012 |
| HYPORT DIGITAL (Word) | Principal | 7476604 | August 13, 2024 |
| MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS (Word) | Supplemental | 5515824 | July 10, 2018 |
| UNIQUELY YOU! | Principal | 7807908 | May 27, 2025 |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 44–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the registration date for the MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS (Word) trademark is July 10, 2018. The trademark is registered on the Supplemental register with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office under registration number 5515824.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand the implications of a trademark being registered on the Supplemental Register versus the Principal Register. Trademarks on the Principal Register have a higher degree of legal protection. The fact that the MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS trademark is on the Supplemental Register may mean it is descriptive and has not yet acquired secondary meaning.
As a franchisee, you are required to notify Belocal immediately of any infringement or challenges to the use of any of the marks. Belocal has the sole discretion to take any action it deems appropriate regarding any alleged infringement, challenge, or claim concerning any of the Marks. You must also follow Belocal's instructions for identifying yourself as a franchisee and for filing and maintaining the requisite trade name or fictitious name registrations.