Tag: Franchise

Understanding the Importance of the Token Use Limitation on U.S. Trademark Rights with Help From a Litigious Beaver and Monty Python

“That’s the most foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent you ever set eyes on!… He’s got huge, sharp… er… He can leap about. Look at the bones!” — Monty Python and the Holy Grail By Gregory J. Krabacher, Epstein Becker Green, P.C. Buc-ee’s, Ltd. operates a chain of stores and travel centers under the name “BUC-EE’S.” … Continue Reading

California Amends its Franchise Relations Act

California recently made new amendments to its franchise law, California Franchise Relations Act (“CFRA”) (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §20000 et seq.), which regulates franchisee-franchisor relationships. These amendments, which will affect franchise agreements entered into or renewed after January 1, 2016, substantially change the laws in that state dealing with franchise terminations and renewals. The … Continue Reading
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