What is the registration number for the stylized lettering service mark of Floors To Go?
Floors_To_Go Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") and those for which registration is pending.
| TRADEMARK | REGISTRATION NO. | REGISTRATION DATE | REGISTER | |---|---|---|---| | Floors To Go (stylized | 1,903,872 | July 4, 1995 | Principal | | lettering) (SM) | | | | | Floors To Go (SM) | 3,227,579 | April 10, 2007 | Principal | | Floors To Go and design | 3,227,580 | April 10, 2007 | Principal | | (stylized lettering) (SM) | | | | A combined Affidavit of Continued Use and Incontestability (§ 8 and § 15 of the Trademark Act of 1946, as amended) relating to Registration No. 1,903,872 was filed and has been accepted by the PTO. This registration was renewed for additional ten-year periods in 2005 and 2015.
Combined Affidavits of Continued Use and Incontestability (§ 8 and § 15 of the Trademark Act of 1946, as amended) relating to Registration Nos. 3,227,579 and 3,227,580 were filed and have been accepted by the PTO. Each registration was renewed for a 10 year period in 2016.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 30–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Floors To Go's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the registration number for the stylized lettering service mark is 1,903,872. This mark was initially registered on July 4, 1995, with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) and is registered on the Principal Register. Floors To Go also has a service mark for "Floors To Go and design (stylized lettering)" with the registration number 3,227,580, registered on April 10, 2007.
The registration of these trademarks on the Principal Register indicates that Floors To Go considers these marks to be distinctive and protectable. The initial stylized lettering mark, registration number 1,903,872, has been maintained since 1995, demonstrating its continued use and importance to the Floors To Go brand. The franchisor also filed Combined Affidavits of Continued Use and Incontestability (§ 8 and § 15 of the Trademark Act of 1946, as amended) relating to Registration No. 1,903,872 which was accepted by the PTO. This registration was renewed for additional ten-year periods in 2005 and 2015.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is crucial as it confirms the legal protection Floors To Go has for its brand identity. Franchisees are licensed to use these trademarks and service marks as part of their franchise agreement. Floors To Go is obligated to defend franchisees against any claims of infringement related to their authorized use of these marks. This protection is a significant benefit, as it reduces the risk of legal challenges to a franchisee's right to operate under the Floors To Go brand. The Membership Agreement requires FTG to protect and defend the use of all membership-related trade names and service marks. FTG is required to indemnify you for expenses or damages for any administrative or judicial proceeding involving a mark licensed to you by FTG.
It is also important to note that franchisees are prohibited from contesting Floors To Go's ownership of these trademarks and are required to use a fictitious trade name incorporating the words "Floors To Go." This requirement ensures brand consistency and protects the franchisor's intellectual property rights. Franchisees must also notify Floors To Go immediately if any infringement or challenge to the use of the marks occurs, allowing Floors To Go to take appropriate action to protect its brand. You agree to indemnify FTG for any expenses or damages for any improper or unauthorized use of any licensed mark by you.