What is considered infringement regarding the use of Canine Dimensions marks?

According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any unauthorized use of the brand's marks is considered infringement. This means a franchisee's right to use the Canine Dimensions marks is strictly limited to the uses authorized within the franchise agreement. Franchisees must only use the marks designated by Canine Dimensions and only in the manner that Canine Dimensions authorizes and permits.

Specifically, franchisees must use the marks only for the operation of their franchised business or in advertising for that business. All advertising, publicity, point of sale materials, signs and other materials employing the words "Canine Dimensions" must comply with the franchise agreement and the operations manual, and franchisees must obtain Canine Dimensions' approval before using such materials. Franchisees must operate and advertise their franchised business only under the name "Canine Dimensions" without any prefix or suffix, unless otherwise authorized or required by Canine Dimensions.

To avoid infringement, franchisees must identify themselves as the owners of their franchised business in conjunction with any use of the marks, including on invoices, order forms, receipts, and contracts. They must also post a conspicuous notice on documents used with customers and associates stating that "EACH CANINE DIMENSIONS BUSINESS IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED". This disclaimer must be included on all business cards, stationery, promotional and advertising materials, websites, real estate documents, and all other materials the franchisee uses. Franchisees must also indicate their independent ownership in all public records, relationships with other persons, and on letterhead and business forms, clarifying that they are solely a franchisee of Canine Dimensions Franchising, LLC. Franchisees are prohibited from using the marks to incur any obligation or indebtedness on behalf of Canine Dimensions and cannot use the marks as part of their business entity name.

Upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, the franchisee's right to use the marks immediately terminates. The franchisee must cease operating the franchised business and not represent themselves as a Canine Dimensions franchisee. They must also stop using any confidential methods, procedures, and techniques associated with the Canine Dimensions system, including the mark "Canine Dimensions" and all other marks and distinctive forms associated with the system. This includes removing all internet listings, local citations, and social media associated with the system, as well as ceasing to use all signs, advertising materials, displays, stationery, forms, and any other articles or clothing which display the marks. Franchisees must also cancel any assumed name registrations that contain the mark "Canine Dimensions" and provide proof of compliance to Canine Dimensions within 30 days of termination or expiration of the agreement. They must also modify or alter the approved location and vehicles to remove any association with the Canine Dimensions brand. Franchisees must never use any reproduction, counterfeit, copy, or imitation of the marks that is likely to cause confusion or dilute Canine Dimensions' rights in the marks, and they must not use any designation of origin or description that falsely suggests an association with Canine Dimensions.