New Law Establishes Procedures and Rules that Will Benefit Trademark Owners
Recently enacted amendments to the federal Lanham Act trademark statute (
When is a “Franchisee” Actually a Glorified “Employee”?
The battle to define the dividing line between two business models (franchisee versus employee) continues i...
Booking.com Court Decision: Consumer Perception is “Key” in Trademark Law
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court issued a
Project Group Issues New Guidelines About Selling Franchises During the Pandemic
Franchisors and state regulators have been struggling with the issue of how franchisors can continue to sel...
Supreme Court Makes It Easier for Plaintiffs to Obtain an Award for Trademark Profits
In a decision last week, Romag Fasteners, Inc. v. Fossil Group, Inc. et.
Social Media Accounts Provide a New Twist in the Law Governing the Right To Use Photographs
A recent New York federal court decision adds a new twist to the law governing the right to use photographs...
Some State Franchise Regulators Extend Deadlines for Renewal Registration in Light of Coronavirus Pandemic
Six of the 13 franchise registration states have formally extended the deadline for filing renewal applicat...