Does Desi District own rights in, or licenses to, patents that are material to the franchise?

According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Desi District does not own rights in, or licenses to, patents that are material to the franchise. Desi District also states that they do not have any pending patent applications.

Desi District does claim copyright protection for its original works of authorship, including the Brand Standards Manual, sales, training, and management materials. Franchisees are permitted to use these copyrighted materials during the franchise term, consistent with Desi District's ownership rights, solely for their franchised business.

Desi District does not have any registered copyrights or pending copyright applications. They also state that there are no agreements currently in effect that limit their right to use or license the use of their copyrighted materials. Desi District is not obligated to protect any of their copyrights or defend franchisees against claims arising from their use of copyrighted items. Desi District controls any copyright litigation and is not required to participate in the defense of a franchisee or indemnify a franchisee for expenses or damages in a proceeding involving a copyright licensed to the franchisee. Desi District may require franchisees to modify or discontinue using the subject matter covered by any of their copyrights, at the franchisee's expense.

Desi District also claims proprietary rights in a confidential Brand Standards Manual and other confidential information or trade secrets, including methods for developing and operating the business, non-public plans, data, financial information, processes, vendor pricing, supply systems, marketing systems, formulas, techniques, designs, layouts, operating procedures, customer data, information, and know-how.