Does the Body20 FDD disclose any pending infringement proceedings involving the trademarks?

According to the 2025 Body20 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are no pending infringement, opposition, or cancellation proceedings, or material litigation, involving any of the Body20 marks. Additionally, the FDD states that Body20 is unaware of any superior prior rights or infringing uses that could materially affect a franchisee's use of the marks. This suggests that Body20 believes its trademarks are secure and not currently subject to any legal challenges that could impact a franchisee's ability to use them.

This assurance is important for prospective Body20 franchisees because it reduces the risk that they will face legal issues related to trademark infringement. Trademark disputes can be costly and disruptive, potentially requiring a franchisee to rebrand or defend against lawsuits. The absence of any known pending or threatened litigation provides a degree of comfort that the franchisee's right to use the Body20 brand is protected.

However, the FDD also states that Body20 has the right to control any administrative proceeding or litigation related to the marks and will be entitled to retain any proceeds, damages, and other sums, including attorneys' fees, recovered in connection with any such action. Furthermore, if Body20 decides that a franchisee should modify or discontinue using any of the marks, the franchisee must comply with Body20's directions, and Body20 is not obligated to reimburse the franchisee for the cost of complying with these directions. This highlights that while Body20 takes the lead in trademark protection, the franchisee bears the risk of changes to the marks and any associated costs.