What are the registration dates for the Bigfoot Forestry trademarks?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| REGISTERED MARKS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark | Registration Number | Registration Date | |||
| BIGFOOT FORESTRY | 7149001 7149079 | August 29, 2023 August 29, 2023 |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD page 31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the trademark 'BIGFOOT FORESTRY' is registered under registration numbers 7149001 and 7149079. Both of these registrations share the same registration date of August 29, 2023. This indicates that Bigfoot Forestry has taken the necessary legal steps to protect its brand name by registering it with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
For a prospective franchisee, this registration provides a level of assurance that the brand is legally protected. It means Bigfoot Forestry has the exclusive right to use the trademark in connection with its services, and franchisees are authorized to use the trademark as part of their franchise operations. This protection helps to prevent others from using a similar name or logo that could confuse customers or dilute the brand's value.
It's important to note that while Bigfoot Forestry owns these trademarks, they are licensed from Atlantic Soul Capital Ventures, LLC ('ASCV'). The continued use of these trademarks by Bigfoot Forestry and its franchisees depends on the maintenance of the Intellectual Property License Agreement with ASCV. While the agreement renews automatically unless terminated, specific conditions, such as bankruptcy or failure to meet quality control standards, could lead to termination. However, the FDD states that if the License Agreement is terminated, all sublicenses granted to franchisees will remain in effect until the expiration or termination of the applicable franchise agreement.
Furthermore, Bigfoot Forestry states that they intend to file all renewals by the required renewal date and that they may change the trademarks that franchisees may use from time to time, including discontinuing the use of the marks listed in Item 13. If this happens, the franchisee must change to the new trademark at their own expense. Franchisees are also required to notify Bigfoot Forestry immediately if they discover any infringing use (or challenge to their use) of the marks. Bigfoot Forestry will then take the action it deems appropriate, but is not required to take any action if they do not feel it is warranted.