What is the registration date for the CARING TRANSITIONS word mark trademark?

According to Caring Transitions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the CARING TRANSITIONS word mark was registered on June 17, 2008, with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office under registration number 3,451,176. This registration grants Caring Transitions the legal right to use the CARING TRANSITIONS name to identify its services and provides certain legal protections against infringement.

As a franchisee, you are granted the right to use this registered trademark as long as you adhere to Caring Transitions' guidelines. These guidelines include restrictions on modifying the marks, using them in domain names without prior written consent, or using them in connection with unauthorized products or services. You are also obligated to notify Caring Transitions immediately if you become aware of any infringement or challenges to the use of their marks.

Caring Transitions retains control over any legal proceedings related to their trademarks and is not obligated to defend franchisees against claims or indemnify them for related expenses. Furthermore, franchisees may be required to modify or discontinue the use of a mark at their own expense if Caring Transitions decides to change or discontinue it. This means that as a franchisee, you must remain flexible and adaptable to any changes Caring Transitions makes to its branding and trademarks, and be prepared to bear the costs associated with such changes.

While Caring Transitions believes there may be other businesses using the name CARING TRANSITIONS, their registered trademark provides a legal basis for protecting their brand identity. However, the FDD notes that in markets where other businesses were already using the name CARING TRANSITIONS, neither Caring Transitions nor its franchisees may be able to use the name. This highlights the importance of conducting thorough market research to assess potential conflicts with existing businesses using similar names in your target area.