Why Franchise in Canada
Nearly half of all new retail businesses in Canada are franchised businesses, and Canada is now considered a leader in the franchising industry. Now is, therefore, an opportune time to consider expansion by penetrating the Canadian franchise market.There are a lot of business and legal issues to consider when franchising in Canada. This is true whether you are a first-time franchisor or a seasoned international franchisor. Some of these issues are: disclosure compliance, anti-trust laws, intellectual property protection, and cultural challenges. It is best to consult about these and other legal matters with a Franchise Attorney, who can advise you on how your franchise will be subject to both federal and provincial laws.
Licensing, franchise & distribution, intellectual property, multi-level marketing, general corporate commercial law, and transporting franchise systems into and from Canada are some of the fields of law related to franchising. Most franchise attorneys are able to provide a complete range of legal services related to franchising, including document preparation, analysis, and advice.
A good franchise attorney is a specialist in his field who is able to meet the needs of various clients. For instance, a startup franchise system may need help with drawing up documentation to sell franchises; a mature international franchise system may want to penetrate the Canadian market; a prospective franchisee would possibly need assistance reviewing documents provided by the franchisor. A franchise lawyer with business experience in franchising is a big plus, since he will be able to give his clients first-hand advice based on his own business experience.
Intellectual property is a vital consideration when starting any kind of business, and not just a franchise business. Trademarking and protecting intellectual property play an important role in protecting creative works and ideas from infringement anywhere in the world. A franchise attorney can dispense invaluable advice on copyrights, industrial design, and patent issues. A franchise attorney who is also a registered Canadian trademark agent can also protect his client’s business by properly registering and managing the business’s trademarks.
