On what register is the Expense Reduction Analysts Mark registered?
Expense_Reduction_Analysts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| MARK | REGISTRATION NUMBER | REGISTRATION DATE | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,526,731 | November 4, 2008 | Principal | |
| MARK | SERIAL NUMBER | APPLICATION DATE | |
| ERA GROUP | 97771982 97771977 | January 28, 2023 January 28, 2023 |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 38–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Expense Reduction Analysts' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise utilizes marks registered on the Principal Register of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Specifically, one mark is registered on the Principal Register.
Additionally, the FDD provides a table listing the register for a specific mark. The mark with registration number 3,526,731, registered on November 4, 2008, is listed on the Principal register. The ERA Group mark has serial numbers 97771982 and 97771977 with application dates of January 28, 2023.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand the implications of trademark registration. Registration on the Principal Register offers stronger legal protection compared to unregistered trademarks. Expense Reduction Analysts also derives the right to use the Mark from a license agreement with Evercertain Limited effective as of January 3, 2020, in accordance with a separate license agreement between Evercertain Limited and MICO, also effective January 3, 2020. If Expense Reduction Analysts' right to use certain trademarks is challenged, franchisees may be required to switch to an alternative trademark, potentially increasing their expenses.