What is the application date for 'THE SCIENCE OF SWIMPLAY®' trademark used by Goldfish Swim School?
Goldfish_Swim_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Mark | Principal Or Supplemental | Serial Number | Registration Number | Application Date | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ® | Principal | 5128079 | 1/24/2017 | ||
| (design plus words, | |||||
| letters, and/or numbers) | |||||
| THE SCIENCE OF | Principal | 5331592 | 11/7/2017 | ||
| SWIMPLAY® | |||||
| (standard character mark) |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 44–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Goldfish Swim School FDD, the application date for 'THE SCIENCE OF SWIMPLAY®' trademark is November 7, 2017. This trademark is categorized as a standard character mark and is registered on the Principal Register.
Goldfish Swim School's registration of this trademark on the Principal Register provides stronger legal protection compared to trademarks on the Supplemental Register. This means Goldfish Swim School has the exclusive right to use the mark nationwide for its services, and it can prevent others from using similar marks that could cause confusion among consumers.
As a franchisee, you are authorized to use this trademark as part of your franchise agreement. However, it's important to stay updated on any changes or modifications to the trademarks as directed by Goldfish Swim School. You are also obligated to notify Goldfish Swim School of any potential infringements or challenges to the use of the trademark.