What assistance is a Coffee News franchisee required to give in litigation or administrative proceedings?
Coffee_News Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In addition, you shall immediately notify us of any apparent infringements of or challenges to the use of the "Coffee News" name or format or your licensed business in the geographic area covered by the agreement. You shall not communicate with any person other than us, 2703203, Manitoba, Inc. and its counsel in connection with any such infringement or challenge. You will agree that 2703203, Manitoba, Inc. shall have sole discretion to take the action it deems appropriate and the right to exclusively control any litigation or other administrative claim or action relating to the infringement, challenge, or claim. Any money, damages, or other benefits arising from the infringement or challenge shall benefit 2703203, Manitoba, Inc. You must execute all instruments and documents, give all assistance and perform those acts to protect and maintain our interests as required by counsel of 2703203, Manitoba, Inc., us and its publishers in any litigation or administrative proceeding.
Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 22–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Coffee News Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to provide assistance in protecting the Coffee News trademarks. Specifically, if a franchisee becomes aware of any potential infringement or challenges to the use of the "Coffee News" name or format within their licensed territory, they must immediately inform Coffee News and 2703203, Manitoba, Inc.
The franchisee is restricted from communicating with anyone other than Coffee News, 2703203, Manitoba, Inc., and their legal counsel regarding such infringements or challenges. This ensures that all communications are managed centrally by the franchisor and their legal team.
Furthermore, the Coffee News franchisee must execute all necessary documents and provide all assistance to protect and maintain the interests of 2703203, Manitoba, Inc., Coffee News, and its publishers in any litigation or administrative proceeding. This includes performing acts as required by counsel. This obligation ensures that Coffee News has the full cooperation of its franchisees in protecting its trademarks and brand identity.