What are the rules Bumble Roofing franchisees must follow when using the Bumble Roofing Marks?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
he trademark license agreement contains no other limitations.
You must follow our rules when you use our Marks. You may not use any of the Marks alone or with modifying words, designs or symbols as part of a corporate or business name or in any form on the Internet, including but not limited to URLS, domain names, e-mail addresses, locators, links, metatags or search techniques. You must get our prior written approval of your company name before you file any registration documents. You must indicate, as required in the Franchise Agreement and specified in the
Operations Manual, that you are an independent operator. Guidelines regarding proper trademark use and notices are in the Operations Manual and will be updated periodically in our discretion. You may not use the Marks with an unauthorized product or service, or in a manner not authorized in writing by us.
There are no currently effective material determinations of the USPTO, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the trademark administrator of any state or any court, any pending infringement, opposition or cancellation proceedings or any pending material litigation involving any of the Marks which are relevant to the use of these Marks. No currently effective litigation affects our or Lynx IP's use or ownership rights in any Mark. Other than as described above, no currently effective agreement limits our or Lynx IP's right to use or license the use of the Marks.
You must notify us immediately when you learn about an infringement of or challenge to your use of the Marks. We and/or Lynx IP may take whatever action we deem necessary to protect the unauthorized use of the Marks and you must cooperate with us and/or Lynx IP. We have the right to control any administrative proceedings or litigation involving the Marks.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are granted a nonexclusive right to use Bumble Roofing's marks, including the service mark "BUMBLE ROOFING," associated designs, and logos. These marks are owned by Lynx IP, who has granted Bumble Roofing the right to sublicense their use. Franchisees must adhere to Bumble Roofing's rules when using these marks.
Specifically, franchisees cannot use the marks alone or with modifications as part of a corporate or business name, or in any form on the Internet, including URLs, domain names, email addresses, locators, links, metatags, or search techniques. Franchisees must obtain prior written approval for their company name before filing any registration documents. They must also indicate, as required in the Franchise Agreement and Operations Manual, that they are independent operators.
The Operations Manual contains guidelines regarding proper trademark use and notices, which Bumble Roofing may update periodically. Franchisees are prohibited from using the marks with unauthorized products or services, or in any manner not explicitly authorized in writing by Bumble Roofing. Franchisees must immediately report any infringement or challenges to the use of the marks. Bumble Roofing and/or Lynx IP will take necessary actions to protect the marks, and franchisees must cooperate in these efforts. Bumble Roofing has the right to control any administrative proceedings or litigation involving the marks, and will cover the franchisee's out-of-pocket expenses if their participation is required.
If Bumble Roofing modifies or discontinues a mark, franchisees must comply, and Bumble Roofing will reimburse tangible out-of-pocket costs like changing letterhead and business cards. Franchisees are prohibited from contesting Bumble Roofing's rights to the marks or other proprietary business assets. These rules are typical in franchising, as franchisors must protect their trademarks to maintain brand consistency and value. Failure to comply with these rules could result in a breach of the franchise agreement.