Under the Dryer Vent Squad Franchise Agreement, what are franchisees granted a license to use?
Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Under the terms of the Franchise Agreement, you will be granted a license to use the "Dryer Vent Squad" trademark and those other marks identified in the chart below in connection with the operations of the Franchised Business. We reserve the right to supplement and modify the marks that you may or may not use in connection with the operations of your Dryer Vent Squad Business. You may only use the Licensed Marks as authorized by us in writing and under the terms of your Franchise Agreement. You may not use the Licensed Marks in the name of any corporate entity that you establish.
Principal Trademarks Registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
The following principal Licensed Marks are registered on the Principal Register of the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"). As to each of these marks, the appropriate affidavits have been filed with the USPTO.
| Mark | USPTO Registration Number | Registration Type | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5594500 | Principal | October 30, 2018 |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 38–39)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Dryer Vent Squad Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are granted a license to use the "Dryer Vent Squad" trademark and other marks identified in the chart within the Franchise Agreement, in connection with the operations of the Franchised Business. However, Dryer Vent Squad retains the right to supplement and modify these marks. Franchisees can only use the Licensed Marks as authorized in writing by Dryer Vent Squad and under the terms of their Franchise Agreement. They are prohibited from using the Licensed Marks in the name of any corporate entity they establish.
Dryer Vent Squad also has principal trademarks registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). One such trademark is identified in the provided table with USPTO Registration Number 5594500, registered as a Principal mark on October 30, 2018.
Dryer Vent Squad will protect the franchisee's right to use the Licensed Marks and defend against infringement claims, provided the franchisee uses the marks according to the Franchise Agreement and Dryer Vent Squad's instructions. Franchisees must also provide written notice of any claims regarding the Licensed Marks. Dryer Vent Squad maintains exclusive control over any legal proceedings related to the Licensed Marks. If a third party establishes superior rights to the marks, Dryer Vent Squad will modify or replace the Licensed Marks and reimburse the franchisee for direct out-of-pocket costs of compliance, such as alterations in signage and marketing materials.