What is the current status of the 'lll salon suite' trademark application for My Salon Suite?

According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the trademark application for "lll salon suite" is currently pending registration. The application number is 99/130,672, and the application was filed on April 10, 2025. This means that My Salon Suite has applied to register this trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), but the registration process is not yet complete.

Since the trademark is still pending, it does not yet have the full legal protection of a registered trademark. My Salon Suite states that if their right to use the trademark is challenged, franchisees may have to change to an alternative trademark, which may increase expenses. However, the FDD also states that there are no effective adverse material determinations of the USPTO, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or the trademark administrator of any state or any court.

It is important for a prospective My Salon Suite franchisee to understand the implications of using a trademark that is not yet fully registered. While My Salon Suite grants franchisees the right to operate under applicable marks, the company may modify or discontinue the use of any of the marks, and add new names, designs, logos or commercial symbols to the marks as they instruct. Franchisees are responsible for the costs associated with these changes. Prospective franchisees should inquire about My Salon Suite's strategy for protecting its trademarks and the potential risks associated with using a mark that is not yet registered.