What is the serial number for the Buffalo Culture trademark used by C12 Group?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TRADEMARK | SERIAL NUMBER | DATE OF APPLICATION | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Culture | 98,180,822 | September 14, 2023 | Principal |
| 98,180,817 | September 14, 2023 | Principal |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 32–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to C12 Group's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Buffalo Culture trademark has serial number 98,180,822. The trademark application was filed on September 14, 2023, and is registered on the Principal Register. There is also another trademark with serial number 98,180,817 with the same application date and register.
C12 Group owns various trademarks, service marks, and trade names that franchisees are licensed to use under the Franchise Agreement. These marks are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as Principal Register federal registrations, which grants C12 Group certain presumptive rights. C12 Group also has trademarks pending registration with the USPTO as Principal Register federal registrations.
C12 Group agrees to defend and indemnify franchisees against claims of infringement arising from the use of C12 Group's trademarks. Franchisees are required to notify C12 Group immediately if they become aware of any infringement or challenges to the use of the trademarks. Franchisees cannot contest C12 Group's right to use its trademarks and must cease using them upon termination of the Franchise Agreement.