News & Analysis as of September 20, 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 +

Franchising cannabis businesses

McAfee & Taft on 5/20/2021

Since the adoption of state legal medical marijuana in Oklahoma in 2018, commercial licenses in the industry have proliferated. Many prospective licensees lack the relevant cannabis experience to fully develop their business...more

Accidental Franchise = Potential Lawsuits, Fines + Other Penalties

Lewitt Hackman on 10/5/2017

Business owners looking to expand may leave themselves vulnerable to several obvious losses, including those related to finance, brand identity, and customer loyalty. Resources, including exemplary human resources, are...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

FRANCHISEE 101: "Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right"

Lewitt Hackman on 10/29/2015

At one time or another, many people have occasion to be renters who feel mistreated by a landlord. This may be due to delays in repairs, responses, or just turning on the heat. A typical reaction is the temptation to...more

FRANCHISEE 101: Hawaiian Distributor May Be a Franchisee

Lewitt Hackman on 8/3/2015

A long-standing distributor and licensee of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in Hawaii was entitled to proceed on its claim that the business relationship with Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. was a "franchise" under Hawaii's...more

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