What is the registration number for the 'GOLDEN KRUST' mark used by Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant?
Golden_Krust_Caribbean_Restaurant Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Mark | Registration Date | Registration No. |
|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN KRUST | July 12, 2005 | 2966992 |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 23–25)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'GOLDEN KRUST' mark is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and its registration number is 2966992. The registration date for this mark is July 12, 2005. Golden Krust Patties, Inc., an affiliate of Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant, owns this mark. As a franchisee, you are granted a non-exclusive license to use this mark during the term of your Franchise Agreement.
Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant also has the right to authorize franchisees to use other current or future marks to operate their restaurants. The franchisor states that they will take administrative or legal action to protect the marks and the franchisee's right to use them under the terms of the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees must notify Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant of any potential infringement of the marks.
Golden Krust Patties, Inc. has granted Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant and its affiliate, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery, Inc., the exclusive right to use and permit franchisees to use the marks under a License Agreement dated January 1, 2004. This license is worldwide and exclusive to Golden Krust and related entities for a perpetual term. However, Golden Krust Patties, Inc. has the right to terminate the License Agreement if Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant breaches the agreement, in which case Golden Krust Patties, Inc. can assume the obligations under the Franchise Agreement.