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What specific marks does Degree Wellness grant franchisees the right to use?

Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

ark to offer or sell Studio franchises and will not offer or sell Studios in your Protected Territory.

Item 13

TRADEMARKS

We grant you the right to operate your Degree Wellness franchise using our principal Marks: the name "Degree Wellness" 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.

You must immediately notify us of any apparent use of, or claims of rights to a trademark identical to or confusingly similar to the Marks. You may not communicate with any person other than us and our counsel about the apparent infringement, challenge, or claim. We and our affiliates will have sole discretion to take any affirmative action as we deem appropriate in, and the exclusive right to control any litigation or PTO or other proceeding arising out of any apparent infringement, challenge, or claim, or otherwise relating to any Mark. You must sign any instruments and documents, render any assistance, and perform any acts that our or our affiliates' counsel deems necessary or advisable to protect and maintain our or our affiliates' interests in any litigation or PTO or other proceeding related to any Mark, or otherwise protect and maintain our interests in the Marks.

Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 45–47)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are granted the right to operate their franchise using specific marks. These principal marks include the name "Degree Wellness," the stylized "d," and the phrase "ENERGY FOR LIFE." Degree Wellness also has registered trademarks with the PTO (Patent and Trademark Office) for "DEGREE," "ADVANCED," and "TECHNOLOGY," each with the registration number 5848995, 5848996 and 5848997 respectively, and a registration date of September 03, 2019. These marks are registered on the Principal Register. Degree Wellness has pending trademark applications for "ENERGY FOR LIFE" and "RELAX INTO BETTER HEALTH," with serial numbers 98566117 and 98566671 respectively, both filed on May 23, 2024, and designated for the Principal Register.

The right to use these marks is derived solely from the Franchise Agreement and is contingent upon operating the business in compliance with the agreement, including adhering to all specifications, standards, and operating procedures prescribed by Degree Wellness. This includes timely payment of all fees. Unauthorized use of the marks constitutes an infringement of Degree Wellness's rights, and all goodwill associated with the marks benefits Degree Wellness exclusively. Franchisees cannot contest the validity or ownership of the marks during or after the franchise term.

Franchisees must use the marks as the sole identification of their franchise but must also identify themselves as the independent owners in a prescribed manner. The marks cannot be used as part of any corporate or trade name, or with any modifications, without express written authorization from Degree Wellness. The marks must be prominently displayed on franchise posters, displays, service contracts, stationery, and other designated forms. Franchisees are required to notify Degree Wellness immediately of any apparent unauthorized use of similar trademarks and must cooperate in protecting Degree Wellness's interests in any related legal proceedings.

Degree Wellness retains the discretion to modify or discontinue the use of any mark, and franchisees must comply with these changes at their own expense, without reimbursement for any loss of revenue. However, Degree Wellness will indemnify franchisees against damages and costs arising from the use of the marks in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, provided that franchisees have properly notified and cooperated with Degree Wellness in the defense of any claims or proceedings.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.