Does Body20 have any rights in or licenses to any patents material to the franchise?

According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Body20 does not have any rights in, or licenses to, any patents or patent applications that are material to the franchise. This means that the core concepts, equipment, or processes used by Body20 are not protected by patents owned or licensed by the franchisor.

While Body20 does claim copyrights on its advertising materials and manuals, these are distinct from patents, which protect inventions. The FDD states that Body20 has not registered any copyrights with the United States Copyright Office, but they still claim copyright protection.

For a prospective franchisee, this lack of patent protection could mean that the Body20 system is more susceptible to imitation by competitors. However, the brand's trademarks, trade secrets, and confidential information are still protected, as noted elsewhere in the FDD. A franchisee should consider the implications of operating a business model that is not patent-protected and how that might affect the long-term competitive advantage of a Body20 studio.