On what date was the Carvel trademark with registration number 4913535 registered?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Mark | Registration Number | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|
| Carvel | 0716227 | May 30, 1961 |
| 4822844 | September 29, 2015 | |
| (in red) | 4823009 | September 29, 2015 |
| 4822853 | September 29, 2015 | |
| (in red) | 4913535 | March 8, 2016 |
Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 79–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Carvel trademark with the registration number 4913535 was registered on March 8, 2016. This information is crucial for prospective franchisees as it confirms the legal protection Carvel has for its brand.
The registration of trademarks on the Principal Register of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office provides Carvel with certain legal rights and benefits, including the exclusive right to use the trademark nationwide in connection with the goods or services listed in the registration. This protection helps prevent others from using similar marks that could cause confusion among consumers, thereby safeguarding Carvel's brand identity and market position.
As a franchisee, understanding the registration status and dates of Carvel's trademarks is important because your rights to use these marks are derived solely from the Franchise Agreement. You are obligated to use the trademarks according to Carvel's standards and specifications, and you have no right to apply for registration of any Carvel trademark. Upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, all rights to use the trademarks revert back to Carvel automatically.