When was the 'Clean-Dry' Chem-Dry trademark renewed?
Chem_Dry Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Mark: Chem-Dry Reg. Date: June 12, 1979, renewed June 13, 2019 1119887 | Mark: The Natural Reg. Date: April 6, 1993, renewed October 7, 2023 No. 1762324 |
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| Mark: Drier. Cleaner. Healthier. Reg. Date: November 22, 2005, renewed February 3, 2016 No. 3016784 | Mark: Deep Clean the Natural Way Reg. Date: March 17, 2015 No. 4705154 |
| Mark: The Natural Way to Cleaner Carpets | Mark: Deep Clean for a Healthy Home |
| Reg. Date: March 17, 2015 | Reg. Date: January 12, 2016 |
| No. 4705156 | No. 4885371 |
| Mark: Your Healthy Home Starts Here | |
| Reg. Date: March 17, 2015 | |
| No. 4705153 | |
| Mark: A Deeper Cleaning for a Healthier | Mark: Clean-Dry |
| Home | Reg. Date: December 11, 2007, renewed |
| Reg. Date: January 12, 2016 | December 13, 2017 |
| No. 4885377 | No. 3352772 |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 47–48)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chem-Dry's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Clean-Dry' trademark was renewed on December 13, 2017. The initial registration date for this trademark was December 11, 2007. The trademark is listed along with other marks owned by Chem-Dry.
Chem-Dry's trademarks are important assets for the franchise system. As a franchisee, you are granted the right to operate under these trademarks, but you must adhere to Chem-Dry's rules and guidelines when using them. This includes proper display and identification of the marks in conjunction with your business name or services.
Chem-Dry is not obligated to protect a franchisee's right to use the marks or defend against infringement claims. However, franchisees must immediately notify Chem-Dry of any potential infringement or challenges to the use of any mark. Chem-Dry has the sole discretion to take action and control any related litigation or proceedings. Franchisees are required to assist in protecting Chem-Dry's interests in the trademarks, but Chem-Dry is not required to cover any expenses or damages incurred by the franchisee in such proceedings. A franchisee must comply with Chem-Dry's directions if the company decides to modify or discontinue the use of any mark.