News & Analysis as of September 26, 2024

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A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark... more +

Oklahoma Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Post-Termination Motion for Preliminary Injunction Related to Trademark Infringement

Lathrop GPM on 5/8/2023

A federal court in Oklahoma granted franchisor Pizza Inn, Inc.’s motion for preliminary injunction preventing two former Pizza Inn franchisees – Odetallah and Allen’s Dynamic Food – from operating competing pizza restaurants...more

The Franchise Memorandum - Issue # 263

Lathrop GPM on 3/11/2021

Illinois Federal Court Excludes Plaintiffs’ Expert Testimony on Certification Motion in Anti-Poaching Class Action - A federal court in Illinois granted Jimmy John’s motion to exclude expert testimony of a putative class...more

The Franchise Memorandum - Issue # 261

Lathrop GPM on 1/15/2021

Welcome to The Franchise Memorandum by Lathrop GPM. Below are summaries of recent legal developments of interest to franchisors. Fifth Circuit Reverses Trial Court’s Excusal of Area Representative’s Tardy Renewal Notice -...more

Three Steps Licensees Can Take to Protect Their IP Rights in Bankruptcy

Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 8/26/2020

During periods of widespread economic disruption such as the present, operating businesses must be able to identify and respond to threats to the financial health of their contracting counterparts in order to protect key...more

FRANCHISEE 101: A Perpetual Franchise

Lewitt Hackman on 3/4/2017

When a franchisee "buys into" a franchise system by paying an "initial franchise fee," the franchisee is typically purchasing the right to use the franchisor's trademarks and business system for an initial term that lasts a...more

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