Franchising
Shipman & Goodwin represents franchisors and suppliers in industries across the market spectrum, from major oil companies to national and international franchisors of food products, automotive after-market services, home-cleaning services, sales-training education, and many others. The firm's representation encompasses all aspects of the franchisor's and supplier's business, including:
- Drafting and Filing Franchise Offering Circulars, and franchise, distribution and dealer agreements
- Counseling and ongoing legal advice
- Updating clients on legal and regulatory developments relevant to their businesses, including through Shipman & Goodwin newsletters
- Trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets
- Relationships with the franchisor's employees
- Negotiating with franchisees, distributors and dealers
- Litigation, arbitrations, mediation and enforcement
In rendering these comprehensive services, the firm is able to call upon a team of lawyers with vast experience in franchise, distribution and dealer law (including, but not limited to, the Federal Trade Commission Franchise Rule, state franchise and distributor/dealer statutes, and the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act); intellectual property law; corporate law; employment law; and litigation involving business disputes.
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