We represent operational franchisors, manufacturers, retail chains, and distribution companies and corporations engaged in alternative distribution program.
Our Franchise, Distribution and Licensing practice combines a number of varied disciplines to provide comprehensive legal advice and counsel to clients. We advise on:
Structuring franchise programs, including drafting of franchise agreements including the master franchise arrangements, area development agreement,
Reviewing the franchise and distribution terms, advising on key performance indicators and royalty aspects,
Negotiating the franchise agreements, and advising on joint venture regulations,
Advising on laws related to commercial agencies,
Advising on technical-legal aspects of electronic commerce and issues affecting the franchise companies,
Advising on bankruptcy implications for financially distressed parties and options available to such parties;
Advising on complex international tax aspects and double tax avoidance agreements, permanent establishment, and tax planning;
Advice with respect to trademark availability, trademark registration, software and source code protection, trade secret protection, enforcement of trademark rights, and litigation of trademark infringement disputes.
Franchise litigation
We advise franchise and distribution companies in franchise termination, commercial litigation involved with franchise agreements, trade name and trademark infringement, product liability, securities, employment, system standards enforcement, collection of system royalties and other fees, taxation, non-compete aspects and alternative dispute resolution.
