Is a Dryject franchisee allowed to use any marks besides "DryJect®"?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
areas contiguous to your Designated Territory. We may, at our discretion, provide you with restricted, conditional and temporary rights to provide goods and services in contiguous territories so long as they have not been granted to other operators of franchised businesses. Neither continuation of your Franchise Agreement nor the size of the area within your Designated Territory is dependent upon your achieving any sales quotas, market penetrations or other contingencies.
Item 13 TRADEMARKS
Under the Franchise Agreement, we grant you the right and license to use the Marks and the System solely in connection with your Franchised Business. You may use only the Mark "DryJect®" and other Marks as are we may designate in writing by for your use, and you may use them only in the manner authorized and permitted by us. You may not directly or indirectly contest our ownership of or rights in the Marks.
| Mark | Registration No. | Registration Date | Place of Registration | |---|---|---|---| | DryJect (Word Mark) | 2,366,950 | July 11, 2000 | Principal Register | | DryJect (Word Mark) | 3,253,563 | June 19, 2007 | Principal Register | | 21st Century Aeration | 3,253,562 | June 19, 2007 | Principal Register | | (Word Mark) | | | | | Maximus (Word Mark) | 4,275,095 | January 15, 2013 | Principal Register | | DryJect Wet (Word Mark) | 6,063,735 | May 26, 2020 | Principal Register | | DryJect Wet (Composite | 6,063,737 | May 26, 2020 | Principal Register | | Mark) | | | | Your Franchise Agreement provides that any use of the Marks that is not authorized is an infringement.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 35–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally restricted to using the "DryJect®" mark. However, Dryject may designate additional marks in writing for the franchisee's use. The franchisee's use of any marks is strictly controlled and must be authorized and permitted by Dryject. Franchisees cannot contest Dryject's ownership or rights to the marks. This ensures consistent branding and quality control across all Dryject franchise locations.
Dryject retains the right to substitute different marks for the DryJect® System if they can no longer use the existing marks, or if they determine that a substitution would benefit the business. If Dryject decides to substitute different trademarks, the franchisee is responsible for making the required modifications within a reasonable time after notification. The franchisee will also bear the tangible costs of complying with these changes, such as updating signs or advertising materials.
The FDD lists several registered marks owned by Dryject. These include "DryJect (Word Mark)" registered on July 11, 2000, and again on June 19, 2007, "21st Century Aeration" registered on June 19, 2007, "Maximus (Word Mark)" registered on January 15, 2013, and "DryJect Wet (Word Mark)" and "DryJect Wet (Composite Mark)" both registered on May 26, 2020. These marks are registered on the Principal Register. Franchisees should be aware of these registered marks and understand that their usage is subject to Dryject's authorization and guidelines.