What is the copyright registration date for 'Bramante (Condominium Building) - for The Courtyards at Seldom Seen' under the Epcon Communities franchise?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Full title | Copyright Number | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bramante (Condominium Building) - for The Courtyards at Seldom Seen | VA0001792279 | 09/30/2011 |
| Bramante (Condominium Building) - for The Courtyards at Seldom Seen | VA0001792287 | 09/30/2011 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 86–280)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Epcon Communities Franchise Disclosure Document, the copyright registration date for 'Bramante (Condominium Building) - for The Courtyards at Seldom Seen' is September 30, 2011. Epcon Communities has two entries with this title, both sharing the same registration date of 09/30/2011, but having different copyright numbers: VA0001792279 and VA0001792287.
This indicates that Epcon Communities has taken steps to protect its intellectual property related to this specific condominium building design within 'The Courtyards at Seldom Seen' community. For a prospective franchisee, this means that Epcon Communities has a legal basis to prevent unauthorized duplication or use of this particular building design.
It is important to note that there are multiple copyright registrations for similar building designs within different communities, such as 'The Villas at Culp Arbor' and 'The Woods at Hayden Run,' each with its own registration date. This suggests that Epcon Communities actively manages and protects its various architectural designs through copyright registration. A franchisee should ensure they are using the designs and trademarks as intended and within the scope of their franchise agreement to avoid any legal issues.