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The state of California requires franchise registration from prospective franchisors, as well as compliance with a host of other California franchise laws. The franchise registration involves[...]
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The state of California requires franchise registration from prospective franchisors, as well as compliance with a host of other California franchise laws. The franchise registration involves[...]
After the licensing agreement is signed and done, what do you do to police the infringement? Many licensors have great difficulty in policing the terms of the licensing agreement and[...]
We have previously written about how professional athletes should protect their intellectual property, and it appears that Colin Kaepernick has done just that. Within weeks after starting as quarterback for the[...]
Most people have probably heard the terms “fiduciary” and “board of directors” at some time or another. However, few realize the connection between the two. So what exactly is a[...]
As one commentator noted, “Patent Trolls Eat Startups First.” The author points to a recent study of small businesses and start-ups by Professor Colleen Chien of Santa Clara. The study[...]
A successful franchise depends on a strong contractual relationship between the franchisor and franchisee. Lasting success often begins with a well-drafted contract that outlines the obligations and expectations of both[...]
Following a boom in franchising in the United States around the 1950s and 1960s, there was a dramatic increase in international franchising activity. Franchised businesses could be found in many[...]
According to a recent study by UC Hastings’ Professor Robin Feldman, non-practicing entities (or patent trolls or NPEs) file 40% of all patent infringement cases, a number that increased from 22% in[...]
End-user licensing agreements (also called EULAs) are a type of software licensing contract between the owner of the software and the purchaser or user of the software. Under the first[...]
Are you one of those people who become extremely irritated when you receive marketing calls for different products? Well, in our world of smartphones, alongside your home phone, you may[...]
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General Software Licensing Strategies – Part 3: Policing InfringementMarch 27, 2013
NFL Trademarks: Colin Kaepernick Protects His NameFebruary 9, 2013
“Fiduciary Duty” – It’s More Than Just a Fancy Term.January 29, 2013
Is Pinterest Liable for Copyright Infringement?February 28, 2012
Federal Franchise Laws regarding Franchisors and FranchiseesJuly 18, 2012
Leahy-Smith America Invents Act: The Most Comprehensive Overhaul to the Patent System Since 1836October 6, 2011
Common Errors in Contract Drafting and NegotiationsJune 18, 2012