What is the serial number for the 'THINKRX' mark with the USPTO?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Description of Mark | Application Date or Registration Date | Serial Number or Registration Number | Principal or Supplemental Register of the USPTO |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEARNINGRX | May 20, 2003 | 2,718,173 | Principal |
| THINKRX | September 16, 2003 | 2,764,446 | Principal |
| READRX | September 16, 2003 | 2,764,443 | Principal |
| MATHRX | September 23, 2003 | 2,766,947 | Principal |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 35–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the serial number for the 'THINKRX' mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is 2,764,446. This mark is registered on the Principal Register. The Principal Register offers greater legal protection for the trademark compared to the Supplemental Register. This registration indicates that Learningrx has legal rights to use the 'THINKRX' mark for its services.
Learningrx grants franchisees the non-exclusive right to use several of its marks, including 'LEARNINGRX', 'THINKRX', 'MATHRX', 'LIFTOFF', 'COMPREHENDRX', 'BRAINSKILLS', 'BRAIN CAMP', and 'READRX'. This means that while franchisees can use these marks, Learningrx can also authorize others to use them. The trademarks and the Learningrx system are owned by LearningRx, Inc., the parent company, which licenses them to Learningrx and its affiliates for franchising purposes.
It is important for prospective Learningrx franchisees to understand that they must notify Learningrx within three days of learning about any infringement or challenges to the use of any Learningrx mark. While Learningrx has the sole discretion to take action to protect its trademarks, it is not obligated to protect the franchisee's right to use the marks or to participate in the franchisee's defense in legal proceedings involving the marks. Additionally, Learningrx is not obligated to indemnify franchisees for any losses incurred due to trademark infringements or challenges. Franchisees are also responsible for the tangible costs associated with changing any marks if Learningrx decides to modify or discontinue their use.
Before starting their Learningrx center, prospective franchisees should conduct their own research to ensure that there are no other businesses using similar trademarks that could potentially conflict with Learningrx's marks. This due diligence can help avoid future legal issues and the need to change the center's name. While Learningrx states that it does not know of any infringing uses that could materially affect a franchisee's use of its marks, it acknowledges the possibility of other businesses having superior rights to similar marks.