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What elements are encompassed within the definition of 'Intellectual Property' for an Itan franchise?

Itan Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

  • "Franchisee" means the iTAN franchisee for whom you are an employee or independent contractor.

  • "Improvement" means any idea, addition, modification or improvement to the (a) goods or services offered or sold at a Salon, (b) method of operation of a Salon, (c) processes, systems or procedures utilized by a Salon, (d) marketing, advertising or promotional materials, programs or strategies utilized by a Salon or (e) trademarks, service marks, logos or other intellectual property utilized by a Salon, whether developed by you, Franchisee, us or any other person.

  • "Intellectual Property" means, collectively or individually, the Business Data, Copyrighted Materials, Improvements, Know-how, Marks and System.

  • "Know-how" means and includes our (and our affiliates') trade secrets and other proprietary information relating to the design, construction, development, marketing or operation of a Salon including, but not limited to: architectural plans, drawings and specifications for a prototype Salon; site selection criteria; menu systems; methods and techniques; standards and specifications; policies and procedures; supplier lists and information; marketing strategies; merchandising strategies; financial information; and information

comprising the System or included in the Manual.

  • "Manual" means our confidential brand standards manual for the operation of a Salon.

  • "Marks" means and includes all service marks, trademarks, trade names and logos that we designate from time to time and authorize Salons to use, including iTAN®, iTAN SUN SPRAY SPA® and the associated logos.

The Marks also include any distinctive trade dress used to identify a Salon or the products it sells.

  • "Prohibited Activities" means and includes any of the following: (a) owning, operating or having any other interest (e.g., as a director, officer, employee, manager, consultant, creditor, representative, agent or in any similar capacity) in a Competing Business, other than owning less than 5% of the Equity Interests in a Competing Business that is a publicly-traded company; (b) disparaging or otherwise making negative comments about us, our affiliate, the System or a Salon; (c) diverting business from us, our affiliate or another franchisee; or (d) inducing any Person to transfer their business from a Salon to a competitor.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–190)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Intellectual Property collectively or individually encompasses the Business Data, Copyrighted Materials, Improvements, Know-how, Marks, and System.

Business Data includes all data pertaining to the franchisee's salon, customers, and business operations, whether collected by the franchisee, Itan, or any other person. Marks include all service marks, trademarks, trade names, and logos that Itan designates and authorizes salons to use, including iTAN® and iTAN SUN SPRAY SPA®, as well as any distinctive trade dress used to identify a salon or its products.

Know-how includes trade secrets and proprietary information relating to the design, construction, development, marketing, or operation of a salon, such as architectural plans, site selection criteria, menu systems, methods and techniques, standards and specifications, policies and procedures, supplier lists, marketing strategies, merchandising strategies, and financial information. The System refers to Itan's system developed for the operation of a salon, characterized by distinctive interior and exterior design, décor, signage, color scheme, trade dress, proprietary retail products and equipment, high-quality tanning services, technology and techniques, training programs, advertising and marketing strategies, merchandising strategies, and operating system.

Improvements are defined as any idea, addition, modification, or improvement to the goods or services offered, the method of operation, processes, systems, procedures, marketing, advertising, promotional materials, or intellectual property utilized by a salon, regardless of who developed it.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 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.