Franchise & intellectual property
Franchising
Chilli Law regularly provides legal advice to both franchisors and franchisees in relation to this complex area of the law.
Advice to franchisors
- advising franchisors in relation to strategies to protect and licence intellectual property within franchises
- acting and advising in the establishment of new franchises or transfers of existing ones
- preparation of Franchise Agreements, disclosure documents and all related documents required under applicable legislation
- advising in relation to compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct and other trade practices issues
- assisting your franchise business in the introduction of an internal compliance strategy
Advice to franchisees
- advising franchisees in relation to their rights under the Franchising Code of Conduct
- advising franchisees in relation to draft Franchise Agreements
- advising on and negotiating terms of Leases and Licences to Occupy
- providing Legal Advice Certificates
Intellectual Property
We provide a range of services aimed at protecting your intellectual property:
- structuring advice to ensure that your intellectual property is protected from trading risk, including advice on structuring your business and putting in place appropriate licensing agreements
- trademark registrations and oppositions
- non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality agreements
- advice in relation to copyright issues
