DOs and DON’Ts for Prospective Franchisees
Feb 10, 2011
For individuals and groups of partners or investors
considering pursuing a franchise opportunity, there are several important steps
to be taken and considerations to be had before committing to any p...
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An Introduction to Trademarks – from Selection to Enforcement
Nov 04, 2010
For any entrepreneur contemplating a new business venture,
one thing that inevitably comes to mind early in the development process is the
need to adopt a unique and recognizable brand name under whi...
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My Trademark is Registered—So...What Can I Use and What Can I Use it On?
Sep 17, 2010
So, youve made it. Whether it went through uncontested or
you had to respond to Office Actions and defeat third-party challenges, your
trademark registration application has officially been approved ...
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Franchise Relationships 101 – An Overview of the Franchise Disclosure and Negotiation Process
Sep 17, 2010
The economic impact of franchising is undeniable. According
to the International Franchise Association,
franchising accounts directly for more than 8% of private sector jobs
nationally, and more tha...
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Trademark Law Case Summaries
Sep 17, 2010
Enforcement Efforts Demonstrate Suggestiveness of Trademark - In
re Murad, Inc. (TTAB 2010)
The Trademark Trial and Appeal
Board (TTAB) reversed a USPTO examining attorneys refusal to register
Perf...
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Copyright Law Case Summaries
Sep 17, 2010
Joint Authorship Janky v.
Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau (7th Cir. 2009)
A relatively minor contribution
in terms of percentage of the total copyrightable work may still qualify the
co...
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Franchise Law Case Summaries
Sep 17, 2010
Franchisor Liability for Franchisee Conduct Myers v. Garfield Johnson Enterprises, Inc. (E.D.Pa. 2010)
An employee of a franchisee sued
the franchisor for sexual harassment arising out of the franc...
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