Is Bumper Man aware of any current infringing uses of its copyrights or trade secrets?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We are not aware of any current infringing uses of any of our copyrights or trade secrets. Our right to use or license copyrighted materials and trade secrets is not materially limited by any agreement.
You must notify us if you become aware of claims of infringement on the use of the content contained in our Manual or our trade secrets. Your and our obligations in the event of any such claim of infringement are the same as the obligations described in Item 13 with respect to our Marks.
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 31–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bumper Man states that it is not aware of any current infringing uses of its copyrights or trade secrets. The FDD also states that Bumper Man's right to use or license copyrighted materials and trade secrets is not materially limited by any agreement.
This statement provides some reassurance to potential franchisees. It suggests that Bumper Man is not currently involved in any legal disputes regarding its intellectual property. It also implies that Bumper Man has taken steps to protect its copyrights and trade secrets from infringement.
However, the FDD also states that franchisees must notify Bumper Man if they become aware of claims of infringement on the use of the content contained in the Bumper Man Manual or its trade secrets. In the event of any such claim of infringement, the franchisee's and Bumper Man's obligations are the same as the obligations described in Item 13 with respect to Bumper Man's Marks. This means that franchisees have a responsibility to protect Bumper Man's intellectual property and to report any potential infringements to the company.