What rules must a Hydrodog franchisee follow when using the Hydrodog Marks?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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We have filed all required affidavits and renewals due for our principal trademarks.
You agree to follow our rules when using the Marks and not use our name or Mark as part of a corporate name or with modifying words, designs, or symbols unless you receive our prior written consent. You may not use the Marks in connection with the sale of any product or service that is not previously authorized by us in writing.
There are no currently effective material determinations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board or any state trademark administrator or court. We have no pending infringement, opposition or cancellation proceeding or pending material federal or state court litigation regarding our use or ownership rights in a trademark.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 32–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are granted the right to use Hydrodog's trademarks, service marks, and commercial symbols, including the "HydroDog" wordmark and design mark, as well as other associated names, logos, symbols, designs, and trade dress, collectively known as the "Marks." Hydrodog requires franchisees to use these Marks in operating their HydroDog Business. Franchisees must adhere to Hydrodog's rules when using the Marks.
Specifically, franchisees cannot use Hydrodog's name or Marks as part of a corporate name or with any modifying words, designs, or symbols without obtaining prior written consent from Hydrodog. Furthermore, franchisees are prohibited from using the Marks in connection with the sale of any product or service that has not been previously authorized by Hydrodog in writing. These restrictions ensure brand consistency and protect Hydrodog's trademarks.
Additionally, the franchisee is required to immediately inform Hydrodog of any use of, or claims of rights to, a mark that is either identical or confusingly similar to Hydrodog's marks. Hydrodog retains the right, but not the obligation, to take action against any third party using a similar mark. If Hydrodog pursues such action, the franchisee is required to participate in the legal proceedings at their own expense. Hydrodog maintains the right to control any litigation or administrative proceedings, including settlements, related to trademark issues.