IP Licensing and Franchising

Our IP team has the expertise and experience to deliver the full range of commercial services relevant to the both franchisors and franchisees. Our lawyers have advised a number of Australia's leading retailers and distributors on a range of IP licensing and franchising issues, such as disclosure requirements, trade mark protection, compliance with regulatory requirements and the enforcement of contractual rights.Our lawyers are up-to-date with the latest developments in the area of IP licensing and franchising, and can provide the following specific services to ensure your franchised business meets all the relevant legal requirements: 

• the formation and implementation of franchises
• compliance with the mandatory provisions of the Franchising Code of Conduct
• drafting Disclosure Documents
• all associated intellectual property issues relating to franchising, including the use and protection of trade marks
• consumer and competition issues under the Trade Practices Act
• marketing issues, including advertising clearances
• privacy issues