Are there any pending infringement proceedings involving Dryject's copyrighted material?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We treat the information in the Manual as confidential trade secrets. We claim copyright in our written material, but you are permitted to use the material as part of the Franchised Business.
Currently, there are no effective determinations of the USPTO, the United States Copyright Office, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or the trademark administrator of any state or any court, nor any pending infringement, opposition or cancellation proceedings or material litigation, involving the copyrighted material. There are currently no effective agreements that significantly limit our right to use, license or sublicense the copyrighted material. Neither we nor our affiliates know of any infringing uses or superior prior rights that could materially affect your use of the copyrighted material.
You must operate your Franchised Business strictly according to the Manual, as revised periodically. You must at all times treat the Manual and the information in it as confidential, according to the requirements of the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 36–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are currently no effective determinations from the USPTO, the United States Copyright Office, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or the trademark administrator of any state or any court, nor any pending infringement, opposition, or cancellation proceedings or material litigation, involving Dryject's copyrighted material. Additionally, there are no effective agreements that significantly limit Dryject's right to use, license, or sublicense the copyrighted material. Neither Dryject nor its affiliates are aware of any infringing uses or superior prior rights that could materially affect a franchisee's use of the copyrighted material.
Dryject claims copyright in its written material, but franchisees are permitted to use the material as part of their franchised business. Franchisees must operate their Dryject business strictly according to the Manual, as revised periodically, and must at all times treat the Manual and the information in it as confidential, according to the requirements of the Franchise Agreement.
This indicates that Dryject is not currently involved in any legal disputes regarding its copyrighted materials, which could provide some assurance to potential franchisees. However, it is important to note that this is only a snapshot in time, and legal situations can change. Prospective franchisees should be aware that they are obligated to protect Dryject's copyrighted materials and operate according to the standards set forth in the Manual.