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Licensing vs. Franchising: Are You Accidentally Creating a Franchise?

IP Intelligence

A trademark license may seem straightforward. Since a license is like any other contract, the licensor can add any number of conditions to the agreement, right? How does a license differ from a franchise? Under 16 CFR § 436.1(h) Also note that each state may have its own franchise laws. 15 U.S.C. § 45(m)(1)(A).

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Licensing vs. Franchising: Are You Accidentally Creating a Franchise?

IP Intelligence

A trademark license may seem straightforward. Since a license is like any other contract, the licensor can add any number of conditions to the agreement, right? How does a license differ from a franchise? Under 16 CFR § 436.1(h) Also note that each state may have its own franchise laws. 15 U.S.C. § 45(m)(1)(A).

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Licensing vs. Franchising: Are You Accidentally Creating a Franchise?

LexBlog IP

A trademark license may seem straightforward. Since a license is like any other contract, the licensor can add any number of conditions to the agreement, right? How does a license differ from a franchise? Under 16 CFR § 436.1(h) Also note that each state may have its own franchise laws. 15 U.S.C. § 2d 661 (Ala.

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Fish & Richardson Elevates 15 Attorneys to Principal in Class Distinguished by Diversity of Background and Experience

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

In 2008, she graduated summa cum laude from the University of Georgia with a B.A. Patent and Trademark Office, Lawrence has also assisted clients with patent due diligence, patent prosecution, and other non-litigation patent analysis, including IP licensing. Sara received her J.D. in English. Eric received his J.D.

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IPSC Breakout Session #5 Platforms & Interfaces/IP Enforcement

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Piggyback on VC due diligence, valuation. The problem is that this system fell apart around 2008-2012 when smartphones came out. Questions of reliance/implied license can arise from delayed enforcement. Ideas are nothing without financing. Banks will not give loans secured by patents; banking law constraints.

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