On what date was the 'BIG APPLE BAGELS and Design' trademark, registration number 3355187, registered?
Big_Apple_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Mark/ Registration No. | Class/Goods or Services | Registration Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BABS’ CHOICE | 30/ Bakery products, namely bagels | October 28, 2008 | |
| Reg. No. 3523656 | |||
| BABS’ DELI | 43/ Restaurant services | December 11, 2007 | |
| Reg. No. 3353830 | |||
| BABS’ DELI BIG APPLE BAGELS and | 43/ Restaurant services | January 1, 2008 | |
| Design | |||
| Reg. No. 3363516 | |||
| BIG APPLE BAGELS Reg. No. 2260385 | 30/ Freshly-baked bagels 35/ Retail and wholesale outlets featuring freshly-baked bagels 42/ Restaurant services | July 13, 1999 | |
| BIG APPLE BAGELS and Design | 30/ Freshly baked bagels and bread 35/ Retail shops featuring freshly baked bagels 43/ Restaurants featuring freshly | December |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 57–64)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Apple Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the trademark 'BIG APPLE BAGELS and Design', with the registration number 3355187, was registered on December 18, 2007. This trademark is associated with Class 30 goods, specifically freshly baked bagels and bread, Class 35 goods, retail shops featuring freshly baked bagels, and Class 43 goods, restaurants featuring freshly baked bagels.
This registration date is important for prospective franchisees as it establishes the legal protection and usage rights Big Apple Bagels has for this specific trademark. Franchisees must adhere to the franchisor's guidelines on trademark usage to maintain brand consistency and avoid infringement issues. The FDD also states that franchisees must use the Marks as the sole identification of the store, while identifying themselves as the independent owner in the manner prescribed by Big Apple Bagels.
Big Apple Bagels also maintains control over how the trademarks are used, including online presence. Franchisees are prohibited from registering the Marks on the Internet or creating websites for their stores that use Big Apple Bagels' Marks. This level of control ensures brand uniformity and allows Big Apple Bagels to manage its online image effectively.
It is also important to note that Big Apple Bagels derives its right to use the 'Big Apple Bagels,' 'My Favorite Muffin,' and 'Brewster's' Marks under a License Agreement dated November 30, 2003 with BAB, Inc. and the 'BABS' Deli' Marks under a License Agreement dated February 1, 2006 with BAB, Inc. These License Agreements do not limit the rights of BAB or its Franchisees to use the Marks.