What is the registration number for the 'EPCON' service mark used by Epcon Communities?

According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the service mark "EPCON" for residential building construction services is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office under Registration Number 3,564,430. The registration date for this mark was January 20, 2009, and it was renewed on February 16, 2019. This registration indicates that Epcon Communities has taken steps to protect its brand identity in the realm of residential construction services.

For a prospective franchisee, this registration offers a level of assurance that Epcon Communities has established legal rights to the "EPCON" mark. This can be important for building brand recognition and preventing others from using a similar name in the same industry. However, franchisees should also be aware that they must use the mark in full compliance with the Franchise Agreement and Operations Manual, and they cannot use the mark as part of any corporate or legal name without prior consent from Epcon Communities.

It is also important to note that while Epcon Communities owns several registered trademarks, the document mentions that they do not have federal registration for the two principal trademarks. This means that these particular trademarks may not have as many legal benefits and rights as federally registered trademarks. If the right to use these trademarks is challenged, franchisees may have to change to an alternative trademark, which could increase their expenses. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these factors and discuss any concerns with Epcon Communities before entering into a franchise agreement.