When it comes to trademarks, it not just about words. Trademark protections extends to words, images and, sounds. Have you … Continue Reading →
What? You Can Use Competitor’s Names for SEO Purposes?
That is the decision of the FTC Initial Law Judge Decision in the case of 1-800 Contacts, Inc, In the … Continue Reading →
Why White Collar Exemptions Concerns May Be for Not.
Remember all the fuss around the rise of salary thresholds for white-collar exemptions? The fuss may have been for … Continue Reading →
What FPR are You Making This Year?
One of the foremost questions prospective franchisees ask is ‘How much will I make?’ Unless you include an item 19, … Continue Reading →
SBA’s One Size Fits All Franchise Addendum
Historically, when funding franchisee startups, the federal Small Business Administration [SBA] would examine the franchisor specific franchise agreement, and draft … Continue Reading →
Message from the USPTO: Use it or lose it.
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 →