What are the registered trademarks of Degree Wellness with the PTO?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
lness" the stylized "d" and " ENERGY FOR LIFE", in your Degree Wellness franchise.
We have the following registered marks with the PTO:
| Mark | Registration Number | Date of Registration | Principal or Supplemental Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEGREE | 5848995 | Sep. 03, 2019 | Principal |
| WELLNESS | |||
| 5848997 | Sep. 03, 2019 | Principal | |
| ADVANCED | 5848996 | Sep. 03, 2019 | Principal |
| TECHNOLOGY. | |||
| ADVANCED | |||
| RESULTS. |
We do not have a federal registration for all of our principal trademarks. Therefore, some of our trademarks do not have many legal benefits and rights as a federally registered trademark. If our right to use the trademark is challenged, you may have to change to an alternative trademark, which may increase your expenses. The following registrations are currently pending:
| MARK | STATUS | REGISTER | SERIAL NUMBER | FILING DATE | |---|---|---|---|---| | ENERGY FOR LIFE | Application Filed | Principal | 98566117 | May 23, 2024 | | RELAX INTO BETTER | Application Filed | Principal | 98566671 | May 23, 2024 | | HEALTH | | | | | We have filed all affidavitsrequired by the PTO in connection with these marks. Franchisor intends to work with licensor to renew the registration at the times required by law.
We do not know of other superior prior rights or infringing uses that could materially affect your use of the Marks in any state. However, it is possible that the Marks have been used by others;
and we cannot represent with certainty that we have exclusive or superior rights to the Marks in all geographic areas.
There are no currently effective material determinations of the PTO, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the trademark administrator of any state, or any court. Other than stated above, there are no pending infringement, opposition, or cancellation proceedings or material federal or state litigation involving the use and ownership of any of our trademarks. Other than stated above, no agreement significantly limits our right to use or license the Marks in a manner material to your Studio franchise.
Your right to use the Marks is derived solely from your Franchise Agreement, and is limited to your conduct of business in compliance with the Franchise Agreement and all applicable specifications, standards, and operating procedures we prescribe during the term of your franchise, including, without limitation, timely payment of the Initial Franchise Fee, Continuing Franchise Fees, Fund contributions, and all other sums due to us. Any unauthorized use of the Marks by you will constitute an infringement of our rights in and to the Marks. Your use of the Marks and any goodwill established by them will be for our exclusive benefit, and your Franchise Agreement does not confer any goodwill or other interests in the Marks upon you. All provisions of your Franchise Agreement applicable to the Marks will apply to any additional proprietary trade and service marks and commercial symbols authorized for use by, and licensed to you under, your Franchise Agreement. You may not at any time during or after the term of your franchise contest, or assist any other person in contesting, the validity or ownership of any of the Marks.
You must use the Marks as the sole identification of your franchise, but must also identify yourself as the independent owner of the franchise in the manner we prescribe. You may not use any Mark as part of any corporate or trade name, or with any prefix, suffix, or other modifying words, terms, designs or symbols, or in any modified form. You also may not use any Mark with the sale of any unauthorized service, to promote any business or commercial venture other than your Studio franchise, or in any manner we have not expressly authorized in writing. You must prominently display the Marks on or with franchise posters and displays, service contracts, stationery, other forms we designate, and in the manner we prescribe; to give any notices of trade and service mark registrations and copyrights that we specify; and to obtain any fictitious or assumed name registrations that may be required under applicable law.
Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 45–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company has several registered trademarks with the PTO (Patent and Trademark Office). These registered marks include DEGREE (Registration Number 5848995, registered on September 03, 2019), WELLNESS (Registration Number 5848997, registered on September 03, 2019), and ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY (Registration Number 5848996, registered on September 03, 2019). All are registered on the Principal Register. Degree Wellness states that they have filed all affidavits required by the PTO in connection with these marks and intends to renew the registration at the times required by law.
Degree Wellness also uses the name "Degree Wellness," the stylized "d" and "ENERGY FOR LIFE" as principal marks. However, Degree Wellness does not have a federal registration for all of its principal trademarks, which means some of their trademarks do not have as many legal benefits and rights as a federally registered trademark. The Franchise Disclosure Document indicates that the trademark applications for ENERGY FOR LIFE (Serial Number 98566117, filed May 23, 2024) and RELAX INTO BETTER HEALTH (Serial Number 98566671, filed May 23, 2024) are currently pending.
As a Degree Wellness franchisee, you are required to use the marks as the sole identification of your franchise, while also identifying yourself as the independent owner. You cannot use any mark as part of any corporate or trade name, or with any prefix, suffix, or other modifying elements, unless expressly authorized in writing by Degree Wellness. The franchisee must also display the marks prominently on franchise posters, service contracts, stationery, and other designated forms. The franchisee must notify Degree Wellness immediately of any apparent trademark infringements and must assist Degree Wellness in protecting their interests in any related legal proceedings.
It is important to note that if Degree Wellness's right to use a trademark is challenged, franchisees may have to change to an alternative trademark, which may increase expenses. However, Degree Wellness will indemnify franchisees against damages they are held liable for in any proceeding arising out of their use of any mark in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, and for costs reasonably incurred in defending against any claim, provided the franchisee has properly notified and cooperated with Degree Wellness.