Are there any deadlines associated with City Wide's renewal or affidavit filings for trademark registrations?

According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, City Wide states that it has made all required renewal and affidavit filings (if any are due) for its trademark registrations. This indicates that City Wide is current on its obligations to maintain its trademarks with the USPTO.

For a prospective franchisee, this is a positive sign, as it demonstrates that City Wide is actively protecting its brand and ensuring its trademarks remain valid. This protection is crucial for maintaining brand recognition and preventing others from infringing on the City Wide brand. The FDD does not specify the exact deadlines for these filings, as those are determined by the USPTO and vary depending on the specific registration.

While the FDD assures that City Wide has made all required filings, it is important for a prospective franchisee to understand the implications of trademark maintenance. If City Wide failed to maintain its trademarks, it could potentially lose the right to use them, which would negatively impact the franchisee's business. However, the FDD states that in the unlikely event that City Wide would lose the right to license the Mark, City Wide would promptly initiate an effort to acquire, and provide the use thereof to you of an appropriate Mark or Marks to replace the "CITY WIDE" Mark, at no additional cost to you, except for stationery and other supplies.

To gain a more complete understanding, a prospective franchisee may want to ask City Wide for more specific information about its trademark maintenance procedures and the schedule for upcoming renewal and affidavit filings. Understanding these processes can provide additional assurance that the City Wide brand will remain protected.