On what date was the 'iTAN' trademark registered under registration number 4368391 for Itan?

According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'iTAN' trademark with registration number 4368391 was registered on July 16, 2013. The trademark is registered on the Principal Register, and it was up for renewal on March 6, 2023. This registration provides Itan with certain legal rights and protections for the 'iTAN' trademark.

It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the implications of trademark registration. A registered trademark offers stronger legal protection compared to an unregistered mark. Itan's affiliate, Gold Mark, LLC, owns the registered trademarks and licenses them to Itan for use in the iTAN System, which are then sublicensed to franchisees. This arrangement means that franchisees are authorized to use the trademarks as part of their franchise operations.

However, Itan may change the trademarks that franchisees use, including discontinuing the use of marks listed in Item 13. If this happens, the franchisee must change to the new trademark at their own expense, which Itan estimates could range from $10,000 to $20,000. This potential cost should be considered by prospective franchisees as part of their investment.

While Gold Mark intends to file all renewals by the required renewal date, franchisees should be aware of the terms of the Intellectual Property License Agreement between Itan and Gold Mark. If the License Agreement is terminated (only if Itan declares bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, or consents to the termination), the sublicenses granted to franchisees will remain in effect until the expiration or termination of the applicable franchise agreement. This provides some assurance to franchisees regarding their continued use of the trademarks even if the overarching license agreement is terminated.