Can a Bumble Roofing franchisee contest the rights to the Marks?

According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are explicitly prohibited from contesting the rights to the Marks. The Franchise Agreement grants franchisees a nonexclusive right to use Bumble Roofing's trademarks and service marks.

The FDD states that franchisees must not directly or indirectly contest Bumble Roofing's rights to the Marks, or any other trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos, trade secrets or business techniques that are part of their business. This restriction is a standard clause in franchise agreements, designed to protect the franchisor's intellectual property.

This means a Bumble Roofing franchisee cannot challenge the validity or ownership of the Bumble Roofing trademarks. Attempting to do so would be a breach of the Franchise Agreement and could lead to termination of the franchise. Franchisees must also notify Bumble Roofing immediately if they become aware of any infringement or challenge to the use of the Marks. Bumble Roofing has the right to control any administrative proceedings or litigation involving the Marks.