Mr. Pickle’s Logo and Trademark Use Agreement
Mr. Pickle’s logos and trademarks are available to download from Mr. Pickle’s website or otherwise provided by Mr. Pickle’s or used by the recipient (“Recipient”) are subject to the terms and conditions of this Mr. Pickle’s Logo and Trademark Use
Agreement (the “Agreement”) by and between Mr. Pickle’s and Recipient. Prior to any use of the Mr. Pickle’s Logos and Marks, Recipient shall fill out the form below, carefully read the terms of the Agreement and click Agree as indicated below. Recipient represents to Mr. Pickle’s that the information listed below is accurate and correct.
Mr. Pickle’s Inc. LIMITATION ON USE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AGREEMENT
This Limitation on Use of Intellectual Property Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into upon signing by and between Mr. Pickle’s Inc., a California corporation, Frank and Michele Fagundes (collectively, the “Owners”) and the below signed. ("Vendor”).
WHEREAS, the Owners are the owners of record for several trademarks registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and a common law trademark; and WHEREAS, Mr. Pickle’s Inc. is a franchisor of the Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop for franchisees located in California and Nevada; andmWHEREAS, Vendor, designated by the Owners and/or their chosen Representative, as the authorized vendor for Mr. Pickle’s Inc.’s franchisee, is permitted to use the trademarks, as designated below, only as specified by the Owners and/or their chosen Representative pursuant to the terms and conditions contained herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Trademarks. The Owners are the owners of record for the following trademarks:
MARK REGISTRATION NUMBER TRADEMARK SYMBOL
PHRASE: MR. PICKLE’S SANDWICH SHOP 2,766,768 ®
IMAGE: Mr. Pickle 78,913,808 ®
In addition, the Owners are the owners of a mark that will be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. This mark shall be displayed with “TM” until Vendor is provided written notification by the
Owners. Collectively, all of these marks are referred to herein as “Trademarks”.
2. Vendor’s Use of Trademarks.
a. Vendor shall not print, publish or circulate any documents or materials (including all clothing, brochures, advertising and other miscellaneous items) using any of the Trademarks, without one of the Owners’ prior express written consent. Before each intended use of the Trademarks, Vendor shall notify the Owners of the franchisee name and forward a copy of the franchisee’s order for prior express approval. After receiving written approval, Vendor is permitted to only use the Trademarks on the items stated in the franchisee’s order.
b. Vendor shall use the appropriate “®” or “TM” symbol necessary to be displayed by the Trademarks as required by the Owners, which may change upon written notification to Vendor.
c. Vendor shall not transmit the Trademarks via any electronic form, including email and facsimile, to any third-party, except to the Owners for approvals.
d. Use of the Trademark may be revoked at any time.
3. Breach of Agreement.
Vendor shall be in material breach of this Agreement if at any time Vendor does not follow the limitations on the use of the Trademarks as identified in Paragraph 2 above. The Owners shall be entitled to all damages for such unauthorized use and trademark infringement under California law and the Lanham Trademark Act of 1946, and for which the Owners may seek injunctive relief.
4. Miscellaneous.
(a) Governing Law. This Agreement has been entered into and shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Proper venue for any action to enforce any rights or obligations under this agreement shall be Superior Court of California, County of Placer.
(b) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same document.
(c) Binding Nature. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
(d) Entire Agreement; Modification. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not be modified except in a writing signed by each of the parties.
(e) Attorneys’ Fees. In the event of any action or proceeding to enforce a term or condition of this Agreement, any alleged disputes, breaches, defaults, or misrepresentations in connection with any provision of this Agreement or any action or proceeding in any way arising from this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action, or the non dismissing party when the dismissal occurs other than by a settlement, shall be entitled to recover its reasonable costs and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of defense paid or incurred in good faith. The “prevailing party,” for purposes of this section, shall be deemed to be that party who obtains substantially the result sought, whether by settlement, dismissal or judgment.
(f ) Time. Time is of the essence in the performance of the parties’ respective obligations under this Agreement.