Does Dryer Vent Squad reserve the right to modify the marks franchisees can use?

According to Dryer Vent Squad's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Dryer Vent Squad retains the right to modify the trademarks that franchisees are authorized to use. Specifically, Dryer Vent Squad can supplement or change the marks used in connection with the operation of the Dryer Vent Squad business. Franchisees are only allowed to use the licensed marks as authorized by Dryer Vent Squad in writing and under the terms of the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees are prohibited from using the licensed marks in the name of any corporate entity they establish.

Dryer Vent Squad will protect the franchisee's right to use the licensed marks against claims of infringement and unfair competition, provided the franchisee uses the marks according to the Franchise Agreement and Dryer Vent Squad's instructions. Dryer Vent Squad will also indemnify franchisees against direct damages for trademark infringement arising from their use of the licensed marks, provided the franchisee complies with the Franchise Agreement, the manuals, and Dryer Vent Squad's written instructions, and has given timely notice of the claim and control of the defense to Dryer Vent Squad.

If a third party establishes superior rights to the marks, Dryer Vent Squad will modify or replace the licensed marks, and franchisees must use the revised marks as determined by Dryer Vent Squad. In such cases, Dryer Vent Squad's sole obligation is to reimburse the franchisee for the direct out-of-pocket costs of complying with this obligation, such as alterations in signage and replacement of marketing materials. This is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements, as franchisors need to protect their trademarks while also adapting to potential legal challenges or changes in the marketplace.