Does Bens Soft Pretzels have any pending infringement, opposition, or cancellation proceedings involving any patents or copyrights?

According to the 2025 Bens Soft Pretzels Franchise Disclosure Document, there are no pending infringement, opposition, or cancellation proceedings involving any patents or copyrights. Bens Soft Pretzels claims copyright ownership and protection for its Franchise Agreement, Manual, website, and various sales promotional materials.

Specifically, the FDD states that there are no currently effective determinations by the Copyright Office, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences, or any court, regarding patents or copyrights. Additionally, there is no pending material litigation involving any patents or copyrights.

This means that as of the FDD's publication, a franchisee should not be affected by any legal disputes over intellectual property. However, Bens Soft Pretzels does not obligate itself to protect franchisees against infringement or unfair competition claims, nor to participate in their defense or indemnify them. The franchisor retains the right to control any litigation related to patents and copyrights and decide whether to pursue or settle infringement actions.