What is the Bevaris Alliance franchisee's obligation regarding the use of intellectual property after termination?
Bevaris_Alliance Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 19.3 Cessation of business. On termination or expiration of this agreement for any reason, the Franchisee and the Individual shall:
- (b) cease to operate the Franchisee's Business and System and cease to trade under any of the Trademarks, and not hold the Franchisee out as a franchisee of the Franchisor or do anything that may indicate any relationship between them and the Franchisor;
- (c) not make or receive telephone calls in connection with the Branded Business;
- (d) immediately stop using the Intellectual Property, including the Trademarks;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 22–88)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bevaris Alliance's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, the franchisee must immediately cease using the Intellectual Property, including the Trademarks. This obligation is part of a broader set of requirements that the franchisee must adhere to following the termination of the agreement.
Specifically, the franchisee is also required to stop operating the franchised business and system, and must cease trading under any of the trademarks, and not present themselves as a franchisee of Bevaris Alliance or do anything that may indicate any relationship between them and Bevaris Alliance. Additionally, the franchisee must not make or receive telephone calls in connection with the Branded Business.
These obligations are designed to protect Bevaris Alliance's brand and intellectual property rights, ensuring that former franchisees do not continue to benefit from the brand's reputation after the franchise agreement has ended. The restrictions remain in effect for a period of twenty-four months following the termination or expiration of the agreement.