When did Cleaners Depot, L.P. assign the Proprietary Marks to Cd One Price Cleaners?

According to Cd One Price Cleaners's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cleaners Depot, L.P., an affiliate, assigned the Proprietary Marks to Cd One Price Cleaners effective January 2012. Following this assignment, Cd One Price Cleaners became the owner of the Proprietary Marks. Cd One Price Cleaners also registered some Principal Marks on the PTO's principal register after January 2012.

This means that as a franchisee, you are granted the right to use these Proprietary Marks to operate your Cd One Price Cleaners store, as outlined in the Franchise Agreement. However, this right is contingent upon adhering to Cd One Price Cleaners's rules and guidelines for using the marks. Cd One Price Cleaners retains the authority to add or substitute different marks if the current ones become unusable or if they determine that a change would be beneficial.

It is important to note that franchisees are responsible for promptly implementing any additions or substitutions of Proprietary Marks at their own expense. Additionally, franchisees must immediately inform Cd One Price Cleaners of any suspected unauthorized use or challenges to the validity of the Proprietary Marks. Cd One Price Cleaners will then decide on the appropriate course of action, including any legal proceedings, and will maintain control over such actions. While franchisees are required to cooperate in the defense or prosecution of any disputes related to the Proprietary Marks, Cd One Price Cleaners is not obligated to protect the franchisee's right to use the marks or to defend them against infringement claims.