Has Ledgers filed all required affidavits and renewals for its trademarks?
Ledgers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We have filed all required affidavits and renewals.
There are currently no effective determinations of the USPTO, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or any state trademark administrator or any court; or any pending infringement, opposition, or cancellation proceeding in which we unsuccessfully sought to prevent registration of a trademark in order to protect a trademark licensed by the franchisor. There are no pending material federal or state court litigation regarding our use or ownership rights in a trademark.
There are no currently effective agreements that significantly limit our rights to use or license the use of our trademarks listed in this section.
If you learn of any claim against you for alleged infringement, unfair competition, or similar claims about the Marks, you must promptly notify us. We are not required to take affirmative action when notified of these uses or claims.
We have the sole right to control any administrative proceedings or litigation involving a trademark licensed by us to you. The Franchise Agreement does not require us to participate in your defense or indemnify you for expenses or damages if you are a party to an administrative or judicial proceeding involving a trademark licensed by us to you or if the proceeding is resolved unfavorably to you.
If we discontinue or modify our Marks, you must adopt and use any new Marks as required by us. Any expenses you incur because of adopting and using these Marks are your responsibility.
We do not know of any superior prior rights or infringing uses that could materially affect your use of our Marks anywhere.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 34–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Ledgers Franchise Disclosure Document, Ledgers states that it has filed all necessary affidavits and renewals for its trademarks. This indicates that Ledgers has taken the steps required to maintain its trademark rights with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This is a standard practice for franchisors to protect their brand identity.
Ledgers also states that there are no current determinations from the USPTO, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, any state trademark administrator, or any court that would negatively impact its trademarks. Additionally, there are no pending infringement, opposition, or cancellation proceedings where Ledgers unsuccessfully tried to prevent trademark registration to protect its licensed trademarks. This suggests that Ledgers is not currently involved in any significant legal disputes regarding its trademarks.
Furthermore, Ledgers confirms that no existing agreements significantly limit its rights to use or license its trademarks. This is important for franchisees because it means Ledgers has the full legal right to allow them to use the trademarks as part of their franchise agreement. However, Ledgers clarifies that if a franchisee faces a claim of infringement or unfair competition related to the trademarks, the franchisee must promptly notify Ledgers, but Ledgers is not obligated to take action or provide a defense. The Franchise Agreement does not require Ledgers to participate in the franchisee's defense or cover expenses or damages if the franchisee is involved in a trademark-related legal proceeding.
Ledgers retains the right to modify the trademarks used in connection with the franchised business, and franchisees must adopt any new marks as required. The franchisee is responsible for any expenses incurred due to adopting these new marks. Ledgers also states that it is unaware of any superior prior rights or infringing uses that could materially affect a franchisee's use of the marks. Prospective franchisees should be aware of these conditions and consider the potential costs and responsibilities associated with trademark usage and changes.