Does C12 Group own any patents?

According to the 2025 FDD, C12 Group does not own any patents. The document states that C12 Group is not the applicant for any pending patent applications, nor are they the licensee of any patent rights owned by another party. However, C12 Group does claim common law rights and copyright protection for its proprietary materials, training and operating manuals, program materials, and other documents used in the operation of the business.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that the C12 Group franchise system is not based on any patented technology or processes. Instead, it relies on proprietary information, training materials, and copyrighted content. While franchisees do not receive the right to use any patented or copyrighted items, they are permitted to use the proprietary information found in the C12 Training Manual, as long as they adhere to the C12 Brand Standards guide.

It is important for franchisees to protect C12 Group's proprietary information and to promptly report any unauthorized use of this information. While C12 Group is not obligated to take action, they will respond to notifications of unauthorized use as they deem appropriate. Franchisees must also operate their franchise in accordance with the Chair Training Manual and Workbook, as well as the standard practices maintained in the C12 Manual and on the www.c12forums.com web portal for franchisees.

The FDD also states that franchisees agree not to contest C12 Group's interest in its proprietary information. If C12 Group decides to add, modify, or discontinue the use of an item or process covered by a patent or copyright, franchisees must also comply. Additionally, there is no known infringing use that would materially affect a franchisee's use of proprietary and/or copyrighted materials.