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Does Focus Cfo know of any pending infringement opposition or cancellation proceedings?

Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

We 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 our use of the Marks. We know of no pending infringement opposition or cancellation proceeding. We know of no pending material federal or state court litigation, regarding our use or ownership of the Marks. There are no agreements currently in effect that significantly limit our rights to use or license the use of the Marks in any manner material to the franchise. We know of no infringing or prior superior uses that could materially affect the use of the Marks in any state.

Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 24–25)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Focus Cfo's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Focus CFO states that they are not aware of any pending infringement opposition or cancellation proceedings regarding their trademarks. The trademarks are either owned by Focus CFO or The CFO Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Focus CFO Holdings, LLC, and are licensed for use by Focus CFO and its franchisees. The trademark was registered on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) principal register on August 31, 2012, as Number 85/718,505, and Focus CFO has filed the necessary affidavits and renewal applications as required by the USPTO.

Focus CFO also states that they are not aware of any 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 is no pending material federal or state court litigation regarding their use or ownership of the Marks, and there are no agreements currently in effect that significantly limit their rights to use or license the Marks in any manner material to the franchise. They also state that they are not aware of any infringing or prior superior uses that could materially affect the use of the Marks in any state.

This statement provides assurance to potential franchisees that Focus CFO is not currently involved in any legal disputes or challenges concerning its trademarks. However, it is important to note that this statement reflects the situation at the time the disclosure document was issued, and circumstances could change. A prospective franchisee may want to confirm with Focus CFO that there have been no changes since the date of the FDD.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.