How is the Spray Net franchisee allowed to use the Proprietary Marks?
Spray_Net Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ship or rights of the Proprietary Marks by Franchisor. Furthermore, Franchisee intends and hereby concedes that any commercial use Franchisee may make of the Proprietary Marks shall contribute and inure to the commercial use and benefit of Franchisor, which Franchisor may claim to strengthen and further secure ownership of the Proprietary Marks.
- B. Permitted Use. It is understood and agreed that the use by Franchisee of Franchisor's Proprietary Marks applies only in connection with the operation of the Franchised Business at the Premises, and includes only such Proprietary Marks as are now designated, or which may hereafter be designated in the Manuals or otherwise in writing as part of the System (which might or might not be all of the Proprietary Marks pertaining to the System owned by the Franchisor), and does not include any other mark, name, or indicia of origin of Franchisor now existing or which may hereafter be adopted or acquired by Franchisor.
- C. Use of Proprietary Marks in Advertising and Signage. To develop and maintain high, uniform standards of quality and service and thereby protect Franchisor's reputation and goodwill, as well as that of the System, Franchisee agrees to:
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- Operate and advertise the Franchised Business only under the Proprietary Marks authorized by Franchisor as specified in this Agreement or the Manuals;
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- Maintain and display signage and advertising bearing the Proprietary Marks that reflects the current commercial image of the System and, upon notice from Franchisor, to immediately discard and cease use of Proprietary Marks or other imagery that has become obsolete and no longer authorized by Franchisor.
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- Upon Franchisor's request, Franchisee hereby covenants and agrees that it will affix in a conspicuous location in or upon the Premises, a sign containing the following notice: "This business is owned and operated independently by (name of franchisee) who is an authorized SPRAY-NET franchisee."
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- D. Proprietary Marks are Sole Property of Franchisor. Franchisee acknowledges that the Proprietary Marks, System, Manuals, and all other information and items delivered to Franchisee by Franchisor under this Agreement or in furtherance of the System, including without limitation, signage, video and audio tapes or disks, information communicated by electronic means, and intellectual property, are the sole and exclusive property of Franchisor, and Franchisee's right to use the same are contingent upon Franchisee's continued full and timely performance under this Agreement. Franchisee acknowledges it acquires no rights, interests, or claims to any of said property, except for Franchisee's rights to use the same under this Agreement for the term hereof and strictly in the manner prescribed. Franchisee agrees that it will not, during the term of this Agreement or any time
thereafter, contest or challenge the sole and exclusive proprietary rights of Franchisor (and, if appropriate, Franchisor's affiliates) to the Proprietary Marks, System, Manuals, and other information, intellectual property, and items delivered or provided or to which Franchisee obtains access under this Agreement, nor shall Franchisee claim any proprietary interest in such property.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 75–219)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Spray Net's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's use of the Proprietary Marks is restricted to the operation of the Franchised Business at the approved premises. The Proprietary Marks include those currently designated or later specified in the manuals or in writing as part of the Spray Net system. The franchisee cannot use any other marks, names, or origin indicators that Spray Net owns now or may acquire later. Franchisees must operate and advertise their business only under the Proprietary Marks authorized by Spray Net, as detailed in the franchise agreement or manuals. They must also maintain signage and advertising that reflects the current commercial image of the Spray Net system.
Spray Net franchisees must promptly discontinue using any Proprietary Marks or imagery that Spray Net deems obsolete or unauthorized. Franchisees are prohibited from altering the Proprietary Marks unless directed in writing by Spray Net. The franchisee's right to use the Proprietary Marks is non-exclusive, meaning Spray Net can grant licenses to others and may develop and license other trademarks or service marks for different systems. Franchisees cannot use the Proprietary Marks as part of their corporate or any other business name, domain name, email address, or social media profile.
Spray Net retains the right to modify, discontinue, or substitute Proprietary Marks. If required to change the Proprietary Marks, the franchisee bears the costs of implementing these changes, and Spray Net is not responsible for reimbursing any associated losses. Franchisees must also cooperate with Spray Net in any legal actions concerning the protection of the Proprietary Marks. Overall, the agreement emphasizes Spray Net's control over its Proprietary Marks and the franchisee's limited, prescribed use of them to maintain brand consistency and protect Spray Net's intellectual property rights.