What is the C12 Group's registered service mark?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor owns certain trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes, internet domain names, commercial symbols, copyrighted materials, and proprietary processes and materials which Franchisee is licensed to use.
This includes The C12 Group® service mark which is registered with the USPTO as a Principal Register federal registration in addition to any other marks C12 may establish from time to time.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, The C12 Group's registered service mark is "The C12 Group®". The FDD specifies that this service mark is registered with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) as a Principal Register federal registration.
As a franchisee, you are licensed to use this service mark, along with other trademarks, trade names, logotypes, internet domain names, commercial symbols, copyrighted materials, and proprietary processes owned by C12 Group. However, this use is subject to C12 Group's approval, as outlined in their training and operating manuals, semi-annual training workshops, and the web-based portal for franchisee resources. Franchisees must adhere to these guidelines to maintain brand consistency and quality.
The franchise agreement also states that franchisees must use C12 Group's branding and marks only in conjunction with the delivery of approved C12 Group goods and services. Franchisees are required to notify C12 Group immediately if they become aware of any infringement or challenges to the use of C12 Group's trademarks. Upon termination of the franchise agreement, franchisees must immediately cease using C12 Group's trade name, trademarks, service marks, symbols, or insignia, and return or destroy related materials as directed by C12 Group.