Does Ledgers know of any infringing uses that could materially affect a franchisee's use of the Ledgers Marks?
Ledgers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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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.
We reserve the right to supplement and modify the marks that you may or may not use in connection with the operations of your Franchised Business. You may only use the Licensed Marks as authorized by us in writing and under the terms of your Franchise Agreement. You may not use the Licensed Marks in the name of any corporate entity that you establish.
ITEM 14 PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
At this time, we do not hold any patents. We claim a copyright to our Operations Manual, marketing material such as our website text, and other printed material, although we have not presently filed a registration of those copyrights. We consider all of these items confidential and proprietary. Upon termination of your Franchise Agreement, you must return to us our Operations Manuals and any confidential information.
There are no material determinations of the U.S.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 34–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ledgers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Ledgers states that it does not know of any superior prior rights or infringing uses that could materially affect a franchisee's use of their marks anywhere. However, if a franchisee learns of any claim against them for alleged infringement, unfair competition, or similar claims about the Marks, the franchisee must promptly notify Ledgers.
Ledgers is not required to take affirmative action when notified of these uses or claims. Ledgers retains the sole right to control any administrative proceedings or litigation involving a trademark licensed to the franchisee. The Franchise Agreement does not require Ledgers to participate in the franchisee's defense or indemnify them for expenses or damages if the franchisee is party to an administrative or judicial proceeding involving a trademark licensed by Ledgers, or if the proceeding is resolved unfavorably to the franchisee.
Ledgers reserves the right to supplement and modify the marks that a franchisee may or may not use in connection with the operations of their Franchised Business. Franchisees may only use the Licensed Marks as authorized by Ledgers in writing and under the terms of the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees may not use the Licensed Marks in the name of any corporate entity that they establish. This means that while Ledgers believes its trademarks are protected, the franchisee bears the risk of potential infringement claims and any associated costs if such claims arise.