When is a “Franchisee” Actually a Glorified “Employee”?
The battle to define the dividing line between two business models (franchisee versus employee) conti...
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 ...
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 ap...
3M Trademark Claims Stemming from the COVID-19 Crisis
A recent lawsuit, stemming out of the COVID-19 crisis, demonstrates an egregious case of a company im...
Patent Filings — Extensions, Modifications and Waivers due to COVID-19
For information related to patent filings, extensions, modifications and waivers due to the COVID-19 ...
Trademark Filing Extensions Due To The COVID-19 Crisis
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is extending trademark filing and fees provided...