Is the Trademark License Agreement confidential between Christies International Real Estate and IP Owner?

According to the 2025 Christies International Real Estate FDD, the Trademark License Agreement is considered confidential. Specifically, the agreement is between Christies International Real Estate and the IP Owner, which is Christie, Manson & Woods, Limited.

This confidentiality means that prospective franchisees will not have direct access to the full terms of the Trademark License Agreement. Instead, Christies International Real Estate franchisees will need to rely on the information provided within the Franchise Agreement and the Operations Manual, which includes the IP Owner's Brand Guidelines, to understand their rights and obligations regarding the use of the trademarks.

While the franchisee will not see the Trademark License Agreement, the FDD does outline some key restrictions and obligations related to trademark usage. For example, franchisees must market the brand as a leading luxury brand and can only use the marks in combination with their own marks as specified in the License Agreement. They are also restricted from using the "CHRISTIE'S" mark in any manner other than in the phrase "CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE." Understanding these restrictions is crucial for franchisees to avoid any potential breaches of the agreement.