Who owns the Cilantro Taco Grill trademarks?
Cilantro_Taco_Grill Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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ITEM 13: TRADEMARKS
CTG IP LLC is the owner of the Marks and has granted us the exclusive right to use the Marks and license to others the right to use the Marks in the operation of a Cilantro Taco Grill outlet in accordance with the system. The Franchise Agreement will license to you the right to operate your Cilantro Taco Grill outlet under the following Cilantro Taco Grillservice mark, as well as any additional principal marks that we designate ("Principal Marks"):
| Mark | Filing Number | Filing Date | Registration Number | Registration Date | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88046940 | 07/20/2018 | 6132986 | 08/25/2020 | Principal |
We expect and intend to work with our affiliate, CTG IP LLC to file all required affidavits with the USPTO for the Principal Marks above, as and when they become due and have filed all required affidavits to date. Presently, there are no agreements in effect that significantly limit our rights to use or license the use of the Principal Marks listed in this Item in a manner material to the franchise – other than our license agreement with CTG IP LLC. Our license agreement with CTG IP LLC ("Licensor") gives us broad rights to use the Marks in connection with the operation of the Cilantro Taco Grill franchise System, and to sublicense to franchisees the right to use the Marks, in strict accordance with our Franchise Agreement. The term of our license agreement is for 5 years, commencing May 23, 2023, and will automatically renew every 5 years.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 35–36)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Cilantro Taco Grill's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the owner of the Cilantro Taco Grill trademarks is CTG IP LLC. Cilantro Taco Grill has been granted the exclusive right to use these marks and to license their use to others for operating a Cilantro Taco Grill outlet, in accordance with the franchise system.
Cilantro Taco Grill works with its affiliate, CTG IP LLC, to ensure that all necessary filings are made with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) for the principal marks. The franchise agreement licenses franchisees the right to operate under the Cilantro Taco Grill service mark and any additional principal marks designated by the company.
Cilantro Taco Grill's license agreement with CTG IP LLC gives it broad rights to use the marks in connection with the operation of the Cilantro Taco Grill franchise system, and to sublicense the right to use the marks to franchisees, in strict accordance with the Franchise Agreement. The term of Cilantro Taco Grill's license agreement is for 5 years, commencing May 23, 2023, and will automatically renew every 5 years. The license agreement will terminate only upon (i) Cilantro Taco Grill's bankruptcy or (ii) its election to terminate by providing 180 days' prior notice to CTG IP LLC. A termination of the license agreement will have no effect on sublicenses granted to franchisees prior to the date of termination.