In what form must a Bumper Man franchisee use the Marks?
Bumper_Man Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may use only the Marks that we designate, must use them only in the manner that we authorize and permit, and must use them with the symbols, "®", "™", or "SM", as appropriate. You may use the Marks only in connection with the operation and promotion of your Bumper Business, and only in the manner we prescribe. You may not use any of the Marks as part of your corporate or other name. You must also follow our instructions for identifying yourself as a franchisee and for filing and maintaining the requisite trade name or fictitious name registrations. You must sign any documents we or our counsel determine are necessary to obtain protection for the Marks or to maintain their continued validity and enforceability. Neither you nor your principals may take any action that would
prejudice or interfere with the validity of our rights with respect to the Marks and may not contest the validity of our interest in the Marks or assist others to do so.
You may not use the Marks or any part or derivative of the Marks on the Internet, except as expressly permitted in writing. This prohibition includes use of the Marks or any derivative of the Marks as part of any URL or domain name, including any gaming website, social networking website, mobile application or marketing/discounting website; as part of any user name; or as part of any email address unless expressly approved by us in writing.
We have the right to substitute different trade names, service marks, trademarks, and indicia of origin for the Marks if the Marks can no longer be used, or if we determine that the substitution will be beneficial to the Bumper Man system. If we do, we may require you to discontinue or modify your use of any Mark or use one or more additional or substitute Marks; provided, if you incur costs associated with the use of additional or substitute Marks, then we will reimburse you for your reasonable out-of-pocket costs.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 29–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must use the Marks in the precise form prescribed by Bumper Man. Franchisees may only use designated Marks in an authorized manner, accompanied by the appropriate symbols such as "®", "™", or "SM".
Bumper Man franchisees are permitted to use the Marks solely for operating and promoting their Bumper Business, adhering to the specific guidelines set by Bumper Man. They cannot incorporate any of the Marks into their corporate or other business names. Franchisees must also follow Bumper Man's instructions for identifying themselves as franchisees, including registering any required trade or fictitious names.
Furthermore, franchisees are restricted from using the Marks on the Internet without express written permission from Bumper Man. This includes using the Marks in URLs, domain names, usernames, or email addresses. Bumper Man retains the right to change the Marks if necessary and may require franchisees to modify or discontinue their use of any Mark, or to use substitute Marks. If a franchisee incurs costs from using additional or substitute Marks, Bumper Man will reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.