Does Remax have any patents that are material to the franchise?

According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are no patents that are material to the franchise. However, Remax, LLC claims copyrights in various materials used by Remax offices, including Office Materials like audiovisual works, manuals, handbooks, and workbooks. These copyrights are generally not registered with the Copyright Office. Franchisees may only use these materials as specified by Remax, LLC, while operating their office under the Franchise Agreement.

Remax also owns copyright registrations for the RE/MAX balloon design. The duration of copyright under U.S. law ends 95 years from the work's first publication. Remax, LLC does not specify whether copyright is material to the franchise. The Office Materials franchisees use contain confidential information, such as recruiting techniques and accounting procedures, which must be protected.

Franchisees must notify Remax Regional and Remax, LLC immediately of any third-party infringement or challenges to these copyrights and must cooperate with Remax, LLC in any related legal proceedings. Remax, LLC has the right to control any litigation arising from copyright infringements. Franchisees may be required to modify or discontinue using copyrighted material at their own expense if Remax, LLC deems it necessary.

Currently, there are no known determinations from the Copyright Office or any court regarding the copyrighted materials, nor are there any known infringing uses that could materially affect a franchisee's use of the copyrighted materials. Remax, LLC is not required by any agreement to protect or defend copyrights or confidential information but intends to do so when it is in the best interests of the Remax System. These copyright protections are important for maintaining the brand's identity and operational standards.