Many of the dealers register your tools for you. Some don't. I too was under the impression that my tools were registered. I called Festool about an issue I had with my CT-22 and they didn't have me down - or my wife who purchases most of my tools as gifts. They registered me then.
One of the great things about registering you tools is that they record the serial numbers and maintain a database. They will know what dealer sold it etc. Also, IF I remember correctly, if the tools are stolen, you can notify them so that if the tool ever comes in for service...
Shane, is there a good way to handle this without causing mayhem at Festool?
Peter