What is the registration number for the JENI'S trademark used by Cream that was registered on July 12, 2011?
Cream Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Mark | Registration Number | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|
| JENI’S | Reg. No. 3,993,977 | July 12, 2011 |
| Reg. No. 3,993,979 | July 12, 2011 | |
| Reg. No. 6,789,080 | July 12, 2022 | |
| Reg. No. 3,993,978 | July 12, 2022 |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 39–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cream's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the trademark JENI'S has been registered under multiple registration numbers. One of these registrations, Reg. No. 3,993,977, was registered on July 12, 2011. Cream licenses these marks from its parent company under a License Agreement.
Cream requires franchisees to notify them immediately of any potential infringement or challenges to the use of the marks. Franchisees are not to communicate with any party other than Cream, its affiliates, their attorneys, and the franchisee's own attorneys regarding any infringement, challenge, or claim. Cream has the right to take any action it deems appropriate regarding infringement, including no action.
Cream will reimburse franchisees for damages and expenses incurred in defending trademark infringement proceedings if the franchisee has notified Cream in a timely manner and complies with Cream's directions. However, Cream is not required to assume the franchisee's defense. This section of the FDD outlines the importance of protecting Cream's trademarks and the procedures franchisees must follow to ensure these trademarks remain protected.