What trademarks, service marks, and commercial symbols does Hydrodog grant franchisees the right to use?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ITEM 13 TRADEMARKS
Primary Trademarks
We grant you the right to use certain trademarks, service marks and other commercial symbols in operating your HydroDog Business. The primary trademarks we use are the "HydroDog" (wordmark and design mark) and other names, logos, symbols, and associated designs and trade dress (the "Marks"). You may use and we require you to use the Marks in operating your HydroDog Business.
Trademark Registration
We registrations for the following Marks on the Principal Register of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the "PTO"):
| MARK | REGISTRATION NUMBER | REGISTRATION DATE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYDRODOG (word mark) | Reg: 3858755 | Reg: October 12, 2010 Renewed: April 12, 2017 and September 23, 2020 | |
| Reg: 7279683 | Reg: January 16, 2024 |
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.
Our predecessor's affiliate, FranTank IP, LLC (a dissolved company) previously owned rights to the HydroDog mark. While this company has been administratively dissolved and is not currently operational, all trademark rights have been properly assigned to and are now owned by us.
We have no actual knowledge of any superior prior rights or infringing uses which could materially affect your use of such marks.
If any administrative or judicial proceeding arising from a claim or challenge to your use of any of our marks, you must immediately notify us, and we may take any such action as we deem appropriate in order to preserve and protect the ownership, identity and validity of the marks. We are only obligated to defend you from any claims arising from your use of our primary marks.
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 specific trademarks, service marks, and commercial symbols when operating their Hydrodog business. The primary trademarks include the "HydroDog" wordmark and design mark, along with other names, logos, symbols, associated designs, and trade dress, collectively referred to as the "Marks." Hydrodog requires franchisees to use these Marks in the operation of their business. These trademarks are registered on the Principal Register of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The word mark "HYDRODOG" is registered under Reg: 3858755 since October 12, 2010, and was renewed on April 12, 2017, and September 23, 2020. Another mark is registered under Reg: 7279683 since January 16, 2024. Hydrodog has filed all required affidavits and renewals for their principal trademarks.
Franchisees must adhere to Hydrodog's rules regarding the use of the Marks. They cannot use the Hydrodog name or Marks as part of a corporate name or with any modifications to words, designs, or symbols without prior written consent from Hydrodog. Additionally, the Marks cannot be used in connection with the sale of any product or service that has not been previously authorized by Hydrodog in writing. Franchisees are required to immediately inform Hydrodog of any use of, or claims to, a mark that is identical or confusingly similar to Hydrodog's marks.
Hydrodog has the right, but not the obligation, to take action against any third party using a similar mark. Franchisees are required to participate in any such action brought by Hydrodog against a third party, and they must bear their own expenses for doing so. Hydrodog retains the right to control any litigation or administrative proceedings, including settlements. If any administrative or judicial proceeding arises from a claim or challenge to a franchisee's use of Hydrodog's marks, the franchisee must immediately notify Hydrodog. Hydrodog is only obligated to defend franchisees from claims arising from the use of their primary marks.
If Hydrodog decides to modify or discontinue the use of any mark, or use additional or substitute marks, franchisees will be responsible for the tangible costs associated with such changes, such as replacing signs and materials. Hydrodog is not required to reimburse franchisees for any costs incurred in relation to any change or substitution, such as the cost of changing stationery or signage, and has no obligation or liability to franchisees as a result of any change or substitution.