Opinion 05-3
Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to an opportunity involving the use of point-of-sale touch screen terminals.
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Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to an opportunity involving the use of point-of-sale touch screen terminals.
Discusses the applicability of the Franchise Rule to a license to use a method designed to increase sales of experienced businesses.
Addresses the Franchise Rule's single trademark license exclusion.
Addresses the application of the Franchise Rule to a membership network.
Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to a web-based travel service.
re: Proposed settlement of infringement litigation with Teva Pharmaceuticals involving sharing of the exclusivity period for the drug Paraplatin.
Addresses earnings claims in electronic advertisements, including bulk commercial email.
Discusses the application of the Franchise Rule to a trademarked business planning course.