What is the required action for Focus Cfo to manage the defense of a trademark claim in Minnesota?
Focus_Cfo Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As required by the Minnesota Franchise Act, Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.12(g), we will reimburse you for any costs incurred by you in the defense of your right to use the trademarks, so long as you were using the trademarks in the manner authorized by us, and so long as we are timely notified of the claim and given the right to manage the defense of the claim including the right to compromise, settle or otherwise resolve the claim, and to determine whether to appeal a final determination of the claim.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 37–126)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Focus Cfo Franchise Disclosure Document, if a Focus Cfo franchisee in Minnesota is facing a trademark claim, Focus Cfo is required to manage the defense of the claim, including having the right to compromise, settle, or otherwise resolve the claim, and to determine whether to appeal a final determination of the claim.
However, Focus Cfo's obligation is conditional. The franchisee must have been using the trademarks in a manner authorized by Focus Cfo. Additionally, the franchisee must provide timely notification of the claim to Focus Cfo.
If these conditions are met, Focus Cfo will also reimburse the franchisee for any costs incurred in defending their right to use the trademarks. This amendment is specific to Minnesota franchisees due to the Minnesota Franchise Act, Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.12(g).