Are there any pending proceedings in any court regarding Even Hotels copyrights?

According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are no pending proceedings in any court regarding Even Hotels' copyrights. The FDD states that there are no effective determinations of the USPTO, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the Trademark Administrator of any state or any court, and no pending interference, no known infringing use or opposition or cancellation proceedings or any pending material litigation involving the Marks that could materially affect your use of the principal trademarks.

This statement assures prospective franchisees that the franchisor is not currently involved in any legal battles concerning its trademarks. This reduces the risk that a franchisee's use of the Even Hotels brand and associated intellectual property will be disrupted by legal action. It also suggests that the company actively monitors and defends its trademarks against infringement.

It is important to note that while the FDD states there is no pending litigation, this is only accurate as of the date of the disclosure document. The legal landscape can change, and new lawsuits can be filed at any time. Therefore, a prospective franchisee may want to confirm with the franchisor whether any new litigation has arisen since the FDD's publication date. Additionally, franchisees are obligated to notify IHG immediately of any potential infringements or challenges to the use of the marks.