Is registration of the copyrights claimed by Christies International Real Estate currently filed?
Christies_International_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Principal Trademarks | Registration/ Serial Number | Registration/ Filing Date | Principal or Supplemental Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIE'S (Licensed for use with the words "International Real Estate") | 6634996 (Registration Number) | February 8, 2022 (Registration Date) | Principal |
| CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE | No application filed.* | N/A | N/A |
| No application filed.* | N/A | N/A |
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 40–41)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the trademark "CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE" does not have a registration application currently filed. However, the trademark "CHRISTIE'S (Licensed for use with the words "International Real Estate")" has been registered with the Registration Number 6634996 since February 8, 2022.
This means that while Christies International Real Estate has secured registration for a specific version of its brand name, the broader trademark encompassing the full name "CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE" is not yet registered. This could have implications for the scope of trademark protection afforded to the franchise system.
A prospective franchisee should confirm with Christies International Real Estate the status of the trademark application for "CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE" and understand the potential risks and limitations associated with using an unregistered trademark. It would be prudent to inquire about the franchisor's plans for securing registration and the measures in place to protect the brand's identity in the absence of a registered trademark.