What is the registration date for the N2 PUBLISHING (Design) trademark related to 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 N2 PUBLISHING (Design) trademark has a registration date of February 7, 2012. This trademark is registered on the Principal register with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office under registration number 4095430. The N2 Company, an affiliate of Belocal, owns this trademark.
Belocal indicates that The N2 Company intends to renew the registrations and file all appropriate affidavits for these Marks at the appropriate times, as required by law. The N2 Company has filed the required affidavit and renewed the N2 PUBLISHING trademark. This suggests that Belocal is actively maintaining its intellectual property rights, which is a positive sign for franchisees.
As a franchisee, it is important to note that Belocal is not obligated to protect your rights to use the Marks or to protect you against claims of infringement or unfair competition. You are also responsible for notifying Belocal of any potential infringements or challenges to the use of the trademarks. While Belocal has the sole discretion to take action, they are not obligated to do so. This means franchisees may bear some risk related to trademark protection and enforcement.