What principal trademarks does the Ledgers Franchise Agreement license to franchisees?
Ledgers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 13: TRADEMARKS]
The Franchise Agreement licenses to you the right to use the following principal trademarks ("Marks") registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"):
| Description of Mark | Serial/Registration Number | Principal or Supplemental Register of the USPTO | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6497578 | Principal | September 28, 2021 | |
| 6179313 | Principal | October 20, 2020 |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 34–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ledgers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement licenses the use of specific principal trademarks registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). While the document states this, the actual trademarks are not visible in this excerpt.
However, the excerpt does provide a table outlining two registered trademarks, including their serial/registration numbers, whether they are on the Principal or Supplemental Register of the USPTO, and their registration dates. The first trademark has serial number 6497578 and was registered on the Principal Register on September 28, 2021. The second trademark has serial number 6179313 and was registered on the Principal Register on October 20, 2020.
It is important for a prospective Ledgers franchisee to understand exactly which trademarks they are licensed to use, as this dictates the branding and marketing they can employ. Additionally, Ledgers retains the right to supplement and modify these marks, and franchisees are obligated to adopt any new marks as required, bearing any associated expenses. Franchisees must only use the Licensed Marks as authorized in writing and under the terms of their Franchise Agreement and may not use the Licensed Marks in the name of any corporate entity that they establish.