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Patent Poetry: Understanding the Dawn Donut Rule for Trademarks

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In trademark law, the general rule is that, where two parties seek to use the same trademark in the same geographic area, the earlier (“senior”) user has rights superior to those of a subsequent (“junior”) user....more

Stark & Stark

Franchisor Beware: Registered Trademarks Does Not Mean Impunity from Priority Local Use Challenge

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Federal trademark registration is the Holy Grail for companies, especially franchises, looking to expand their footprint and access a national audience. But even though trademark registration confers on owners certain...more

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Franchisors: We Offer The Following Prescription for Your Consideration

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Recently we discussed the headwinds that remain for the franchise community as a result of policy changes coming from Washington and the various state capitols. What should franchisors consider as they swim in this sea of...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Franchisors Challenge California’s AB 5

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On November 17, 2020, the International Franchise Association (IFA) filed suit in the U.S. District for the Southern District of California, challenging California’s AB 5 as it is applied to franchise relationships. The IFA’s...more

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Top Takeaways: 2016 American Bar Association Forum on Franchising

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Marc Lieberstein - Marc Lieberstein, Kilpatrick Townsend partner in the firm’s New York office, was honored to participate in the “Mine is Better Than Yours! The Risks and Rewards of Conducting Comparative Advertising”...more

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Franchisee Can’t Work Its Way Out of Trademark Infringement and Breach of Contract Litigation on Jurisdictional Grounds

An out-of-state franchisee sought to escape the reach of the Massachusetts District Court in a breach of contract and trademark infringement litigation filed by its Massachusetts-based franchisor. But, the parties quickly...more

Nexsen Pruet, PLLC

Brand Standards Are for Everyone

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Now more than ever, it is important to understand brand standards: why they are set; how they affect franchisors, franchisees, and customers; and what the boundaries of brand enforcement policies should be....more

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