What is the Bumble Roofing franchisee's obligation to obtain assignments of rights in Copyrighted Materials from another person or entity?

According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have a responsibility to help ensure that Bumble Roofing maintains full rights to its copyrighted materials. Specifically, if another person or entity (besides the franchisee) creates copyrighted materials for the Bumble Roofing business, the franchisee must obtain the necessary assignments of rights from that person or entity. This ensures that Bumble Roofing's rights to the materials are protected.

This obligation is tied to Section 10.1(b) of the franchise agreement, although the FDD excerpt does not provide further details about this section. This requirement applies where necessary to fully secure Bumble Roofing's rights to the copyrighted materials.

In practical terms, this means that if a Bumble Roofing franchisee hires a third-party to create a logo, marketing materials, or other copyrightable content, the franchisee must ensure that the third-party formally assigns all rights to those materials to Bumble Roofing. This is a standard practice in franchising to protect the brand's intellectual property. Franchisees should consult with an attorney to ensure they understand how to properly document these assignments to comply with the franchise agreement.