What is the cancellation number for the 'CROWN TOWERS' trademark in the cancellation proceedings against Crown Melbourne related to Crowne Plaza?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Cancellation Number | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 92057200 | CROWN TOWERS |
| 92057199 | Crown Design mark |
| 92057187 | Crown Design mark |
| 92059284 | CROWN CLUB & Design |
| 92078255 | CROWN RESORTS |
| 92078417 | CROWN TOWERS |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 82–85)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crowne Plaza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are multiple cancellation proceedings related to the 'CROWN TOWERS' trademark. Specifically, on November 5, 2021, SCH (presumably Six Continents Hotels, Inc., the parent company) initiated cancellation proceedings against Crown Melbourne's registration of the CROWN TOWERS trademark. The FDD lists the cancellation number for one of these proceedings.
According to the table provided in Item 13, the cancellation number for the 'CROWN TOWERS' trademark is 92057200. There is another cancellation proceeding listed with the number 92078417 related to the trademark 'CROWN TOWERS'.
This information is relevant to potential Crowne Plaza franchisees as it indicates ongoing legal disputes concerning trademarks that are similar to those used by Crowne Plaza. While the outcome of these proceedings is uncertain, franchisees should be aware of the potential for changes in branding or marketing strategies if Crowne Plaza is required to alter its trademarks as a result of these disputes. It is also important to note that Crowne Plaza retains control over these proceedings and the franchisee is obligated to cooperate with them.