To whom must a Cr3 American Exteriors franchisee send the written notice of a claim?
Cr3_American_Exteriors Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
are no currently effective agreements that significantly limit our rights to use or license the use of our trademarks listed in this section.
If you learn of any claim against you for alleged infringement, unfair competition, or similar claims about the Marks, you must promptly notify us. We are not required to take affirmative action when notified of these uses or claims.
We have the sole right to control any administrative proceedings or litigation involving a trademark licensed by us to you.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 53–150)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cr3 American Exteriors FDD, if a franchisee learns of any claim against them for alleged infringement, unfair competition, or similar claims about the Marks, they must promptly notify Cr3 American Exteriors.
This requirement ensures that Cr3 American Exteriors is informed of any potential legal issues involving their trademarks. This allows Cr3 American Exteriors to take appropriate action to protect their brand and intellectual property.
The FDD also states that Cr3 American Exteriors has the sole right to control any administrative proceedings or litigation involving a trademark licensed by them to the franchisee. This means that while the franchisee must report any claims, Cr3 American Exteriors will handle the legal proceedings.
Furthermore, any notice, authorization, consent, or other communication required or permitted under the Franchise Agreement must be made in writing and will be given by mail or courier, postage fully prepaid, or delivered personally or by facsimile, to Cr3 American Exteriors' COO at their corporate office located at 780 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 240 Virginia Beach, VA 23452. The phone number is (888) 268-0321.