What is the registration number for the 'POSTURENOMICS' 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 the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, the trademark 'POSTURENOMICS' is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office under registration number 3894259. The trademark was initially registered on December 21, 2010, and has been renewed twice since then, on December 21, 2016, and again on December 21, 2020. The registration is on the Principal Register.
Having a trademark registered on the Principal Register provides Gokhale Method with certain legal presumptions and rights. This registration helps protect the brand's identity and prevents others from using similar marks in a way that could cause confusion among consumers. For a franchisee, this means they are licensing a brand with established trademark protection, which can be a valuable asset.
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that Gokhale Method retains the right to modify, add to, or discontinue the use of its trademarks, or substitute different marks. If such changes occur, franchisees are obligated to comply with these changes, including updating signage and advertising materials at their own expense. While Gokhale Method will indemnify franchisees against damages arising from the authorized use of the marks, franchisees should be prepared for potential costs associated with rebranding if required by Gokhale Method.