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What is the agreement's stance on protecting the Intellectual Property of Kidokinetics?

Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

other interest in or to the Intellectual Property.

  • 13.2 No Interference. Neither Franchisee nor any Principal will take any action that would prejudice or interfere with the validity of Franchisor's or Licensor's rights with respect to the Intellectual Property. Nothing in this Agreement gives the Franchisee any right, title, or interest in or to any of the Intellectual Property or any of Franchisor's or Licensor's service marks, trademarks, trade names, trade dress, logos, copyrights or proprietary materials, except the right to use the Intellectual Property and the System in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement for the operation of a Kidokinetics Business and only at or from the Kidokinetics Business Location or in approved advertising related to the Kidokinetics Business.
  • 13.3 Goodwill. Franchisee understands and agrees that any and all goodwill arising from Franchisee's use of the Intellectual Property and the System inures solely and exclusively to the benefit of Franchisor and Licensor, and upon expiration or termination of this Agreement and the license granted, no monetary amount will be assigned as attributable to any goodwill associated with Franchisee's use of the Intellectual Property.
  • 13.4 Validity. The Marks are valid and serve to identify the System and those who are authorized to operate under the System and Franchisee shall not contest the validity of, or Franchisor's or Licensor's interest in, the Intellectual Property or assist others to contest the validity of, or Franchisor's or Licensor's interest in, the Intellectual Property.
  • 13.5 Infringement. Franchisee acknowledges that any unauthorized use of the Intellectual Property constitutes an infringement of Franchisor's or Licensor's rights in the Intellectual Property and an event of default hereunder. Franchisee shall provide Franchisor or Licensor with all assignments, affidavits, documents, information and assistance Franchisor or Licensor reasonably requests to fully vest in Franchisor or Licensor all such rights, title and interest in and to the Intellectual Property, including all such items as are reasonably requested by Franchisor or Licensor to register, maintain and enforce such rights in the Intellectual Property.
  • 13.6 Substitution. Franchisor reserves the right to substitute different Marks for use in identifying the System and the Kidokinetics Business if the current Marks no longer can be used by Franchisor, or if Franchisor, in its sole discretion, determines that substitution of different Marks will be beneficial to the System. In such event, Franchisor will require Franchisee, at Franchisee's expense, to discontinue or modify Franchisee's use of any of the Marks or to use one or more additional or substitute Marks no later than 10 days after notification thereof.
  • 13.7 Franchisee's Use of the Intellectual Property. With respect to Franchisee's use of the Intellectual Property pursuant to this Agreement, Franchisee further agrees that:
    • 13.7.1 Unless otherwise authorized or required by Franchisor, Franchisee shall advertise the Kidokinetics Business only under the Mark "Kidokinetics ®," and design. Franchisee must use only the Marks that Franchisor designates, and must use them only in the manner Franchisor authorizes and permits. Franchisee must use the Marks only for the operation of the Kidokinetics Business at the location approved by Franchisor and for advertising the Kidokinetics Business. Franchisee shall not use the Marks as part of its corporate or other legal name, and shall obtain the Franchisor's approval of its corporate or other legal name prior to filing it with the applicable

state authority. Franchisee shall comply with Franchisor's instructions in filing and maintaining the requisite trade name or fictitious name registrations, and shall execute any documents deemed necessary by Franchisor or its counsel to obtain protection of the Marks or to maintain their continued validity and enforceability. All fictitious names used by Franchisee will bear the designation "a franchisee of Kidokinetics Franchisee LLC". Franchisee must promptly register at the office of each county in which Franchisee's Kidokinetics Business operates, or at such other public office as provided for by the laws of the state in which Franchisee's Kidokinetics Business is located, as doing business under such assumed business name.

  • 13.7.2 Franchisee shall identify itself as the owner of the Kidokinetics Business and as an independent Kidokinetics Franchise LLC franchisee in conjunction with any use of the Intellectual Property, including, but not limited to, uses on invoices, order forms, receipts and contracts, as well as the display of a notice in such content and form and at conspicuous locations or on any vehicle as Franchisor may designate in writing.
  • 13.7.3 Franchisee shall not use the Intellectual Property to incur any obligation or indebtedness on behalf of Franchisor.
  • 13.7.4 Any merchandise offered by Franchisee that utilizes the Marks, must be approved by Franchisor in writing prior to being sold by Franchisee and such approval may be granted or denied in Franchisor's sole and absolute discretion.
  • 13.7.5 The license of the Marks granted to Franchisee hereunder is nonexclusive and Franchisor retains the right, among others, (i) to use the Marks itself in connection with selling products and services; (ii) to grant other licenses for the Marks; and (iii) to develop and establish other systems using the Marks, similar proprietary marks, or any other proprietary marks, and to grant licenses thereto without providing any rights therein to Franchisee.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Kidokinetics' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement places significant emphasis on protecting the company's intellectual property. The agreement ensures that franchisees and their personnel acknowledge the importance of Kidokinetics' intellectual property, which includes trademarks, copyrights, know-how, and the System, for the success of both the franchisor and the franchisees. Franchisees must sign a confidentiality agreement and a system protection agreement. These agreements outline the specific obligations and restrictions related to the use and protection of Kidokinetics' proprietary information.

Kidokinetics' stance is that franchisees cannot take any actions that would negatively impact the validity of Kidokinetics' rights to its Intellectual Property. Franchisees only have the right to use the Intellectual Property and System according to the franchise agreement for their Kidokinetics business. All goodwill from the use of Intellectual Property goes solely to Kidokinetics. Franchisees cannot contest the validity of Kidokinetics' Intellectual Property. Unauthorized use of the Intellectual Property is considered an infringement of Kidokinetics' rights and a default of the agreement. Franchisees must assist Kidokinetics in securing its rights to the Intellectual Property.

The agreement also addresses the conduct of individuals associated with the franchisee, such as employees or contractors, to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of intellectual property. These individuals must agree not to use the Intellectual Property in any way that is detrimental to Kidokinetics and to maintain its confidentiality. Immediate family members are also included in the agreement, with the franchisee being presumed to have violated the terms if a family member uses or discloses the Intellectual Property, unless the franchisee can prove otherwise.

These measures are designed to protect Kidokinetics' brand identity, operational methods, and proprietary materials, ensuring that franchisees operate within a defined framework and contribute to the overall value of the franchise system. The agreements also include clauses related to non-competition, both during and after the franchise term, to further safeguard Kidokinetics' market position and intellectual property rights. Failure to comply with these stipulations can result in legal action, including injunctive relief and financial penalties, highlighting the critical importance of adhering to the terms outlined in the franchise agreement.

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.