Franchising Agreements

Territorial
& Licensing.

Clarity on territorial exclusivity and brand licensing terms - before you sign, and if a dispute arises after.

Territorial & Licensing

Clarity on exclusivity, territory boundaries and intellectual property use.

Territorial rights are one of the most commonly disputed parts of a franchise relationship - what counts as exclusive, where the boundary actually sits, and what happens if the franchisor opens a competing location or expands into your area. Licensing terms around the brand's trademarks and systems raise a similar question: what you're allowed to use, and what happens to that licence if the agreement ends.

We help franchisees understand exactly what territory and licensing rights they're getting before they sign, and help franchisors draft territorial terms that are clear enough to avoid disputes down the track.

  1. Reviewing territorial exclusivity clauses and boundary definitions
  2. Advising on trademark, brand and systems licensing terms
  3. Assisting with leases and licensing arrangements tied to the franchise
  4. Resolving disputes over territory encroachment or licence scope

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Senior counsel. Plain advice.

Franchise agreements are not standard contracts. We bring commercial and regulatory experience to every review, so you understand what you're entering before you enter it.

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