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What a Moose of Trademark Case? 

November 13, 2017 2:29 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

When it comes to trademarks, it not just about words.  Trademark protections extends to words, images and, sounds. Have you … Continue Reading →

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What?  You Can Use Competitor’s Names for SEO Purposes?

November 9, 2017 12:36 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

That is the decision of the FTC Initial Law Judge Decision in the case of 1-800 Contacts, Inc, In the … Continue Reading →

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Why White Collar Exemptions Concerns May Be for Not. 

November 1, 2017 9:44 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

  Remember all the fuss around the rise of salary thresholds for white-collar exemptions?  The fuss may have been for … Continue Reading →

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What FPR are You Making This Year?

February 3, 2017 11:54 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

One of the foremost questions prospective franchisees ask is ‘How much will I make?’  Unless you include an item 19, … Continue Reading →

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SBA’s One Size Fits All Franchise Addendum

January 10, 2017 12:46 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

Historically, when funding franchisee startups, the federal Small Business Administration [SBA] would examine the franchisor specific franchise agreement, and draft … Continue Reading →

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Message from the USPTO: Use it or lose it.

December 7, 2016 5:56 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

  A pilot program launched in 2012 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), suggests that many trademarks … Continue Reading →

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What are sufficient grounds for terminating a franchise?

November 23, 2016 3:12 am \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

  What are sufficient grounds for terminating a franchise? Franchisee adds unauthorized food items to the menu. Franchisee make takes … Continue Reading →

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Franchise Settlement: How much is Confidentiality Worth?

November 10, 2016 3:47 am \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

To resolve a litigation dispute, franchisor and franchisee enter into settlement agreements.  Settlement Agreements can be a way to avoid … Continue Reading →

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How a Settlement can act as a Free Pass

October 4, 2016 3:36 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

The American Legal System is based on the right to enter into legal contracts freely.  Individuals and businesses are free … Continue Reading →

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Franchisor adds teeth to claims against former franchisee.

September 20, 2016 5:40 pm \ Leave a Comment \ by Mary Beth Gettins

It is a story that is not unique.  Franchisee fails to pay royalties as required under a franchise agreement.  Franchisor … Continue Reading →

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