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What is the registration number for the Cinnabon trademark that was registered on January 6, 1987?

Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Mark Registration Number Registration Date
CINNABON 2137495 2/17/1998
CINNABON 1424169 1/6/1987
WORLD FAMOUS CINNAMON 2029844 1/14/1997

Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 87–89)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Cinnabon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the registration number for the Cinnabon trademark registered on January 6, 1987, is 1424169. Cinnabon emphasizes that franchisees' rights to use their proprietary marks are derived solely from the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees are permitted to use the marks only to identify their bakeries, and they have no right to apply for registration of any proprietary mark themselves.

Cinnabon requires franchisees to strictly adhere to their standards, specifications, requirements, and instructions when using the proprietary marks. Franchisees are prohibited from using any mark or similar designations as part of any corporate or legal business name, with any prefix, suffix, or other modifying elements, in selling unauthorized services or products, as part of any domain name or electronic address without Cinnabon's consent, or in any other manner not expressly authorized in writing. Upon expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreement, all rights to use the proprietary marks revert to Cinnabon automatically without payment to the franchisee, and the franchisee retains no rights in the marks.

Cinnabon also states that franchisees cannot take any action to question or contest Cinnabon's rights or interest in the proprietary marks and the associated goodwill. If a franchisee learns of any claim against them for alleged infringement or unfair competition related to the proprietary marks, they must promptly notify Cinnabon. Cinnabon will take the action it considers necessary to defend the franchisee and will indemnify the franchisee for any action by a third party based on such claims, provided the franchisee's use of the marks complies with the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees may not settle or compromise any claims without Cinnabon's written consent, and Cinnabon has the right to control, defend, and settle any claim at its sole expense.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.