What aspects of intellectual property are covered in Section 9 of the Body20 Franchise Agreement?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Franchise Agreement | Exhibit A |
|---|---|
| Payment and Performance Guarantee | Appendix C to the Franchise Agreement |
| Lease Rider | Appendix D to the Franchise Agreement |
| Development Agreement | Exhibit B |
| General Release | Exhibit G |
| Nondisclosure and Noncompete Agreement | Exhibit H |
| State-Required Franchise Agreement Riders | Exhibit I |
| State-Required Development Agreement Riders | Exhibit I |
| SECTION 6 | STUDIO OPERATION AND SYSTEM STANDARDS |
| 6.1 | Manuals |
| 6.2 | Management and Personnel. |
| 6.3 | Operation of the Studio |
| 6.4 | Minimum Sales Levels |
| 6.5 | Studio Appearance |
| 6.6 | Sessions |
| 6.7 | Pricing |
| 6.8 | Products, Supplies, Operating Assets, and Services |
| 6.9 | Distribution |
| 6.10 | Participation in System-wide Programs, Conferences, and Councils |
| 6.11 | Technology System |
| 6.12 | Compliance with Laws and Good Business Practices |
| 6.13 | Notice of Proceedings |
| 6.14 | Insurance |
| 6.15 | Taxes |
| 6.16 | Security Interest |
| SECTION 7 | MARKETING |
| 7.1 | Our Advertising Materials |
| 7.2 | Brand Fund. |
| 7.3 | Local Marketing |
| 7.4 | Advertising Cooperatives |
| 7.5 | Digital Marketing |
| SECTION 8 | RECORDS, REPORTS, AUDITS, AND INSPECTIONS |
| 8.1 | Bookkeeping and Records |
| 8.2 | Reports and Financial Statements |
| 8.3 | Additional Information |
| 8.4 | Inspections and Right to Obtain Information |
| 8.5 | Auditing |
| 8.6 | Mystery Shopper Program , , , , , , |
| SECTION 9 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY |
| 9.1 | Marks and Trade Dress |
| 9.2 | Copyrights |
| 9.3 | No Contesting Our Rights |
| 9.4 | Changes to the Intellectual Property |
| 9.5 | Third-Party Challenges |
| 9.6 | Post-Termination or Expiration |
| 9.7 | |
| 9.7 | Innovations |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 74–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 9 of the Franchise Agreement pertains to intellectual property. This section specifically addresses the brand's marks and trade dress, copyrights, and the franchisee's agreement not to contest Body20's rights to this intellectual property.
Additionally, Section 9 outlines the procedures for changes to the intellectual property, addressing third-party challenges to Body20's intellectual property rights, and the franchisee's obligations regarding intellectual property upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. The section also covers innovations related to the Body20 system.
For a prospective Body20 franchisee, this means they are granted the right to use Body20's trademarks and copyrighted materials but must also protect and respect Body20's ownership of these assets. They cannot challenge Body20's intellectual property rights and must adhere to the guidelines set forth by Body20 regarding the use and protection of these assets, both during and after the franchise agreement.