Intellectual Property – May 23, 2012

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 5/18/2012

When venturing into Quebec it’s important to be familiar with the Québec Charter of French Language (the Charter), which establishes French as the official language of Quebec and governs use of the French language in a broad...more

by Kirton McConkie PC on 2/22/2012

Originally published in InsideCounsel on February 22, 2012. Companies that market their goods or services through independent distributors may be surprised to learn their distributorship arrangement is in fact a...more

by Jane Lambert on 1/20/2012

If you take a franchise you will be asked to sign a contract which will be at least 30 pages long. This contract will have been drafted by the franchisor's lawyers and it will look after the franchisor's interests and not...more

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 12/22/2011

Reprinted and/or posted with the permission of Daily Journal Corp. (2011). Much has been written about the phenomenon known as “inadvertent franchising” in the U.S. — a situation that arises when a company, acting...more

by Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 9/28/2011

If you have a pup accustomed to gourmet dog treats from the Mall of America you might have an unhappy canine on your hands. Megamall kiosk owner, Chewzy Dogs, has filed suit after its franchisor and maker of its dog treats...more

by Jackson Walker on 6/7/2011

On May 27, 2011, The Texas Supreme Court found in favor of TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company in a dispute involving how TGS' receipts from the licensing of its geophysical data should be apportioned for Texas franchise tax...more

by Jackson Walker on 4/7/2011

Dear Franchisor, Welcome to the Jackson Walker’s ART of Franchising newsletter. As always, our intention is to provide you with timely and easy-to-read franchise advice, reminders and tips, so that, as industry leaders,...more

by Steven Dukeson on 3/13/2011

Shapes, smells and sounds can be registered as trade marks as well as words and logos. Business proprietors need to thnk carefully about protecting their intellectual property in times where electronic communcications and low...more