Does Focus Cfo know of any material state court litigation regarding the Focus Cfo Marks?

According to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, Focus Cfo states that they are not aware of any pending material federal or state court litigation regarding the use or ownership of their Marks. The Marks are owned by Focus CFO or The CFO Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Focus CFO Holdings, LLC, and are licensed to be used by Focus CFO and its Franchisees. The trademark was registered on the United States Patent and Trademark Office on August 31, 2012, as Number 85/718,505. Focus Cfo has filed the necessary affidavits and renewal applications for the trademarks as required by the USPTO.

Focus Cfo also states that they know of no effective material determinations of the USPTO, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the trademark administrator, or any state trademark administrator or any court, state or federal, involving or regarding their use of the Marks. Additionally, Focus Cfo confirms that there are no agreements currently in effect that significantly limit their rights to use or license the use of the Marks in any manner material to the franchise. They also state that they know of no infringing or prior superior uses that could materially affect the use of the Marks in any state.

This statement provides reassurance to potential franchisees that Focus Cfo is not currently involved in any legal disputes concerning their trademarks. However, it is important to note that this statement only reflects the situation as of the date of the disclosure document. Future litigation could arise, and it is advisable for prospective franchisees to conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal counsel to assess the potential risks associated with trademark use.