A pilot program launched in 2012 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), suggests that many trademarks … Continue Reading →
What are sufficient grounds for terminating a franchise?
What are sufficient grounds for terminating a franchise? Franchisee adds unauthorized food items to the menu. Franchisee make takes … Continue Reading →
Franchise Settlement: How much is Confidentiality Worth?
To resolve a litigation dispute, franchisor and franchisee enter into settlement agreements. Settlement Agreements can be a way to avoid … Continue Reading →
How a Settlement can act as a Free Pass
The American Legal System is based on the right to enter into legal contracts freely. Individuals and businesses are free … Continue Reading →
Franchisor adds teeth to claims against former franchisee.
It is a story that is not unique. Franchisee fails to pay royalties as required under a franchise agreement. Franchisor … Continue Reading →
Why your Franchise may come with a Money Back Guaranty
The Franchise Disclosure Document [FDD], is given to each prospective franchisee. It contains countless required disclosures. The disclosures includeseverything … Continue Reading →
How Franchisors Can Guard Against 3rd Party Liability
Franchisor liability for employment claims has stolen the spot light from another big source of Franchisor liability- liability to customers. … Continue Reading →
What is Co-Branding?
There is a new buzz term in franchising: Co-branding. Co-branding is the offer of more than one franchise concept … Continue Reading →
What Trademark is protect-able and confidential- And, what is not
Quick Fact: Plaintiff Rib City Franchising, LLC, enters into a franchise agreement with Toni Jorgensen for Rib City franchisee. The … Continue Reading →
Why Franchisee Questionnaires May Make or Break a Case?
It is common place within the franchise industry that a franchisor requests a franchisee to complete a questionnaire before signing … Continue Reading →