factual

In what manner are Hyper Kidz franchisees authorized to use the designated marks?

Hyper_Kidz Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

effect which significantly limit our right to use or license the use of the Marks in any manner material to you.

Your right to use the Marks is derived solely from the Franchise Agreement and is limited to your operation of a Hyper Kidz Business in compliance with the Franchise Agreement and all applicable standards, specifications and operating procedures we prescribe during the term of the Franchise Agreement. Any unauthorized use of the Marks by you constitutes a breach of the agreement and an infringement of our rights in and to the Marks. Your use of the Marks and any goodwill established by your use will be for our exclusive benefit. All provisions of the Franchise Agreement applicable to the Marks will apply to any other trademarks, service marks, commercial symbols and trade dress we authorize in writing for use by and licensed to you after you sign the Franchise Agreement.

You must use the Marks as the sole trade identification of the Hyper Kidz Business and must identify yourself in the form we prescribe as the independent owner of the Hyper Kidz Business. You may not use any Mark or variation thereof as part of any corporate name or with any prefix, suffix, or other modifying words, terms, designs, or symbols, or in any modified form. You may not use any Mark or any variation of it in connection with the performance or sale of any unauthorized services or products, as part of your corporate name, as part of the domain name or address of a website, or in any other manner we have not expressly authorized in writing. You must display the Marks prominently in the manner we prescribe. You must give notices of trademark and service mark registrations that we specify and obtain business name registrations as required under applicable law. You must place notices at your Franchised Business that state your Franchised Business is independently owned and operated, and we reserve the right to specify where the notices must be placed.

You must immediately notify us of any apparent infringement of or challenge to your use of any Mark or claim by any person of any rights in any Mark. You may not communicate with anyone except us and our counsel with respect to any infringement, challenge or claim. We will have sole discretion to take any action we deem appropriate in connection with any infringement, challenge or claim, and we have the sole right to exclusively control any litigation or other proceeding arising out of any infringement, challenge or claim relating to any Mark. You must sign any and all instruments and documents, give assistance, and do any acts and things as may in the opinion of our counsel be necessary or advisable to protect and maintain our interests in any litigation or proceeding or otherwise to protect and maintain our interests in the Marks. We will reimburse you for the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses you incur and pay in complying with these requirements; except if any action we take with respect to any claim or proceeding results in any

monetary recovery for you which exceeds your costs, then you must pay your own costs and share pro-rata in our costs up to the amount of the monetary recovery.

The Franchise Agreement does not require us to take affirmative action when notified of any infringements of or challenges to the Marks, but we intend to vigorously defend the Marks. We have the right to control any litigation or administrative proceedings involving the Marks. We will indemnify you against and reimburse you for all damages for which you are held liable in any proceeding arising out of your use of any Mark pursuant to and in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, and for all costs you reasonably incur in the defense of any claim in which you are named as a party, if you have promptly notified us of the claim, have given us sole control of the defense and settlement of the claim and have otherwise complied with your Franchise Agreement. If any action taken by us relating to a claim or proceeding results in any monetary recovery for you which exceeds your costs, then you must pay your own costs and share pro-rata in our costs up to the amount of the monetary recovery.

If it becomes advisable at any time in our sole judgment for you to modify or discontinue the use of any Mark and/or for the Franchised Business to use one or more additional or substitute trade or service marks, you must immediately comply with our directions to modify or otherwise discontinue the use of the Marks and/or to use one or more additional or substitute trademarks, service marks, logos or commercial symbols or substitute trade dress after our notice to you.

Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 36–38)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Hyper Kidz's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees' rights to use the brand's trademarks are derived solely from the Franchise Agreement. This use is specifically limited to the operation of a Hyper Kidz Business and must comply with the Franchise Agreement, as well as all standards, specifications, and operating procedures prescribed by Hyper Kidz during the term of the agreement. Any unauthorized use of the marks constitutes a breach of contract and an infringement of Hyper Kidz's rights. The goodwill established through the franchisee's use of the marks will exclusively benefit Hyper Kidz.

Hyper Kidz franchisees must use the marks as the sole trade identification for their business and identify themselves as the independent owners in a prescribed form. Franchisees are prohibited from using any mark or variation of it as part of their corporate name or with any modifications unless expressly authorized in writing by Hyper Kidz. This includes restrictions on using the marks in connection with unauthorized services or products, as part of a domain name, or in any manner not explicitly approved. The marks must be displayed prominently as prescribed by Hyper Kidz, and franchisees must provide notices of trademark and service mark registrations as specified by Hyper Kidz, along with obtaining necessary business name registrations.

If Hyper Kidz deems it advisable to modify or discontinue the use of any mark, franchisees must immediately comply with these directions. Hyper Kidz is not obligated to reimburse franchisees for any expenses incurred due to such modifications or discontinuations. Franchisees are also required to notify Hyper Kidz immediately of any apparent infringement or challenge to the use of any mark and must not communicate with anyone except Hyper Kidz and its counsel regarding such matters. Hyper Kidz retains sole discretion to take action regarding any infringement, challenge, or claim and has the exclusive right to control any related litigation.

Hyper Kidz will indemnify franchisees against damages for which they are held liable in proceedings arising from the franchisee's compliant use of any mark under the Franchise Agreement. This also extends to costs reasonably incurred in defending claims, provided the franchisee promptly notified Hyper Kidz, gave them sole control of the defense, and otherwise complied with the Franchise Agreement. However, if any action results in monetary recovery for the franchisee exceeding their costs, the franchisee must cover their own costs and share pro-rata in Hyper Kidz's costs up to the amount of the monetary recovery.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.