What is the registration date for the 'The Natural Way to Cleaner Carpets' Chem-Dry trademark?
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 |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 47–48)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chem-Dry's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, 'The Natural Way to Cleaner Carpets' trademark was registered on March 17, 2015, with the registration number 4705156. This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it identifies one of the trademarks they are authorized to use when operating a Chem-Dry franchise.
The FDD provides a list of trademarks, service marks, and logos that Chem-Dry grants franchisees the right to use. Proper usage of these marks is governed by Chem-Dry's rules and guidelines, and franchisees are prohibited from independently registering any of these marks or incorporating them into their business name without proper identification.
Chem-Dry retains control over any litigation or proceedings related to these trademarks and may modify or discontinue their use. Franchisees are obligated to comply with any changes Chem-Dry makes to its trademarks, though Chem-Dry is not required to compensate franchisees for losses resulting from these changes. Franchisees must notify Chem-Dry of any potential infringement or challenges to the use of any mark.