What is the registration number for the 'GOKHALEMETHOD' trademark used by Gokhale Method?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| TRADEMARK | REGISTRATION NUMBER | DATEOF REGISTRATION | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| APLOMB | 2026974 | December31,1996, renewedJanuary4,2007, renewedJune30,2017 | Principal |
| POSITIVESTANCE | 3564666 | January20,2009, renewedApril12,2019 | Principal |
| STRETCHSIT | 3648668 | June30,2009, renewedApril12,2019 | Principal |
| GOKHALEMETHOD | 3756543 | March9,2010, renewedJuly30,2019 | Principal |
| DOWNTIMETRAINING | 3508557 | September30,2008, renewedDec30,2017 | Principal |
| POSTURENOMICS | 3894259 | December21,2010, renewedDec21,2016, renewedDec21,2020 | Principal |
| GOKHALE | 7135412 | August15,2023 | Principal |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 24–25)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Gokhale Method's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the trademark 'GOKHALEMETHOD' is registered under registration number 3756543. The trademark was initially registered on March 9, 2010, and renewed on July 30, 2019. This registration indicates that Gokhale Method has certain legal rights to the trademark, as it is registered on the Principal Register of the Patent and Trademark Office.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding the trademarks and their protections is crucial. Gokhale Method states that franchisees will use these trademarks under license through the Franchise Agreement. The fact that the trademarks are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office provides Gokhale Method with presumptive legal rights, which can help protect the brand's identity and reputation.
The FDD also states that Gokhale Method has the right to modify, add to, or discontinue the use of the Marks, or to substitute different Marks, for use in identifying the Gokhale System and the businesses operating under the Marks. Franchisees must comply with any required changes and will be responsible for the costs of modifying their signs, advertising materials, and other items bearing the Marks. This highlights the importance of franchisees staying updated with any changes to the brand's trademarks and being prepared to invest in updates as required by Gokhale Method.