Franchising and Licensing
Our Practice - What We Do
Snell & Wilmer is in the business of protecting your rights, and our Franchising and Licensing practice is no different. Our attorneys can help you successfully prepare and negotiate various licensing and technology agreements, including copyright licensing. We represent national franchisors both on the local and regional level. Our specialty areas include:
- Uniform Franchise Disclosure Document
- Regulation and disclosure
- Federal trademark and service mark registration
- Antitrust/distribution/dealer termination.
Our Attorneys - Who We Are
Our attorneys are here to help you establish and administer franchise compliance programs, franchisee councils --- and we’ll ensure you meet all advertising association requirements in the process. What’s more, we routinely provide services on dealer and distributor systems. Be sure to ask about our full service state registration services, including preparation of state disclosure and registration applications.
Our Clients - Who We Represent
As one of the largest firms in the Western United States, we’re able to represent a wide variety of clients. From national and international franchisors to small franchisee businesses, we provide a consistent level of service to everyone we counsel.
Our Experience - What We've Done
When you have questions about franchising and licensing matters, Snell & Wilmer is all you need to know. Here’s a brief snapshot of successes:
- Provided counsel for several major franchise chains in structuring domestic and international franchise agreements.
- Established a registration and compliance program for various franchise concepts including obtaining registrations from states.
- Provided West Coast counsel for national franchisor in over 30 franchise termination cases, including franchisee claims of fraud, misrepresentation and RICO related matters.
- Provided counsel to national fast-food franchisor in connection with franchise termination and non-renewal legislation as introduced in Arizona.
External Links
International Franchise Association