What is the application date for the Care Plus Medical UCC trademark with identification number 97833013?

According to Care Plus Medical Ucc's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the application date for the Care Plus Medical UCC trademark with identification number 97833013 is March 10, 2023. Care Plus Medical UCC owns this trademark and licenses it to franchisees. However, the FDD notes that Care Plus Medical UCC does not have a federal registration for its principal trademark. Therefore, the trademark does not have as many legal benefits and rights as a federally registered trademark.

This lack of federal registration could pose risks for franchisees. If Care Plus Medical Ucc's right to use the trademark is challenged, franchisees may be required to switch to an alternative trademark, potentially increasing their expenses. This situation highlights the importance of trademark protection in franchising, as a strong, legally defensible trademark is a valuable asset for both the franchisor and its franchisees.

Care Plus Medical Ucc states that there are no current material determinations from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or any state trademark administrator or court. Additionally, there are no pending infringement, opposition, or cancellation proceedings, and no pending material federal or state court litigation regarding Care Plus Medical Ucc's use or ownership rights in the trademark. Care Plus Medical Ucc also states that there are no currently effective agreements that significantly limit their rights to use or license the use of trademarks in a manner material to the franchise.

Care Plus Medical Ucc will protect a franchisee's right to use the principal trademarks listed in Item 13, and will protect them against claims of infringement or unfair competition arising out of their use of the trademarks. The franchise agreement obligates franchisees to notify Care Plus Medical Ucc of the use of, or claims of rights to, a trademark identical to or confusingly similar to a trademark licensed to them. Care Plus Medical Ucc has the right to control any administrative proceedings or litigation involving a trademark licensed by them to franchisees. If a franchisee uses Care Plus Medical Ucc's trademarks in accordance with the franchise agreement, then Care Plus Medical Ucc will defend the franchisee (at their expense) against any legal action by a third-party alleging infringement by the franchisee's use of the trademark, and Care Plus Medical Ucc will indemnify the franchisee for expenses and damages if the legal action is resolved unfavorably to the franchisee. Care Plus Medical Ucc may require a franchisee to modify or discontinue using a trademark, at the franchisee's expense.