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What is included in the 'Intellectual Property' owned by Bhc?

Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

sum when Master Franchisee signs this Agreement.

  • "Initial Training" means training in the System provided by Franchisor, as described in, and required by section 6.1 hereof.
  • "Intellectual Property" means creations of the mind, including inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images owned by Franchisor and used in the Franchised Business or at the BHC Restaurant.
  • "IP Rights" means all past, present, and future rights of the following types, which may exist or be created under the laws of any jurisdiction in the world: (i) rights associated with works of authorship, including exclusive exploitation rights, copyrights and moral rights; (ii) trademark and trade name rights and similar rights; (iii) trade secret rights; (iv) patent and industrial property rights; (v) other proprietary rights in intellectual property of every kind and nature; and (vi) rights in or relating to registrations, renewals, extensions, combinations, divisions, and reissues of, and applications for, any of the rights referred to in clauses (i) through (v) of this paragraph.
  • "BHC Products" means the Korean flavor of fried chicken, side menus, beverages and other products prepared according to Franchisor's specified recipes and procedures, as Franchisor may modify and change from time to time.
  • "Marks" means the proprietary marks that are associated with the System and associated designs in respect of which registrations have been obtained from or applied for with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as well as all common law trademarks and service marks, trade names, logos,

insignias, designs, and other commercial symbols which Franchisor now or hereafter is authorized to use and uses or authorizes others to use to identify the Franchised Business. Franchisor will provide Master Franchisee with a schedule of Marks Master Franchisee is required or authorized to use under this Agreement and update this schedule as necessary.

Master Franchised BHC Restaurant" means both Affiliate Franchised BHC Restaurants and a Subfranchised BHC Restaurants.

  • "Opening Date" means the day Subfranchisee opens a Master Franchised BHC Restaurant, furnished, inventoried, and equipped in accordance with Franchisor's requirements, and Subfranchisee begins operating the Franchised Business at Master Franchised BHC Restaurant.
  • "Operations Manual" means the manual or manuals (regardless of title) containing Franchisor's trade secrets and the policies and procedures to be adhered to by Master Franchisee in performing under this Agreement, including any amendments, supplements, derivative works, and replacements, whether embodied in electronic or other media.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 52–230)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the brand's Intellectual Property encompasses creations of the mind, including inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images. This Intellectual Property is owned by Bhc and utilized within the Franchised Business or at the BHC Restaurant.

Bhc's 'IP Rights' extend to all past, present, and future rights associated with works of authorship, including exploitation rights, copyrights, and moral rights. It also covers trademark and trade name rights, trade secret rights, patent and industrial property rights, and other proprietary rights in intellectual property. These rights also include those relating to registrations, renewals, extensions, combinations, divisions, and reissues of applications.

Furthermore, the franchise agreement stipulates that all materials associated with Bhc, BHC Products, artwork, graphics, layouts, slogans, names, titles, text, or similar materials incorporating the Marks, even if created by the franchisee, become the sole property of Bhc. The franchisee irrevocably assigns all such materials to Bhc, ensuring that all Intellectual Property Rights remain exclusively with Bhc. This includes the understanding that these creations are considered 'work for hire' under copyright law, further solidifying Bhc's ownership and control over its Intellectual Property.

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.