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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[...]
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[...]
Buying a franchise business is not like buying or starting a normal small business. There are different risks, different opportunities, and different commitments. You have to investigate the franchise opportunity,[...]
Here’s a common situation and question I often receive: For inventors and individuals who work as a part of a larger company, who owns the invention (and patent)? The individual[...]
In drafting contracts, it’s a good idea to keep in mind current and future areas of potential liability. One way to keep these possible issues at bay is through a[...]
As previously blogged, contracts are ubiquitous. However, many people are unfamiliar with the process of creating a contract, and gloss over it during the contract formation stage. This often leads[...]
Have you ever entered into a contract? Of course you have. People encounter contracts everyday on a daily basis. Whether you are buying an apple at the store, getting treatment[...]
Nearly all small businesses have to enter into various contracts and deal with the eventual breach of contract that may occur. Such contracts are often agreements between different businesses or[...]
| About Ali Aalaei, Esq. |
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| Ali is a practicing attorney serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley. His three areas of focus are small business, litigation and intellectual property. |
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