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Can I amend my trademark?

The question is sometimes asked of us – Can I amend my trade mark, and the answer varies depending on what you’re trying to amend and when. So let’s go through each scenario:(a) Amending your international registration: Once the International Bureau...


What to do if someone has copied my product?

If someone copies your product, your first response should be to contact us and seek legal advice on the matter.It is often difficult to prove someone has infringed your rights in relation to an intellectual property infringement due to the need to p...


What steps to take when selling your franchise

When you’ve made the decision to sell your franchise, there are several important steps to take so that you get the price you want and the transaction runs smoothly.(1) First things first, read the franchise agreement and get a good understanding of...


10 Critical steps to take when buying a franchise

So you’ve decided to become a franchisee. That’s great news but let’s take a look at the top 10 things you need to do when buying a franchise:(1) Make sure you have given proper consideration to why you want to be a franchisee. Are you just bored i...


What is the difference between Franchising and Licensing?

Many people tend to use the terms Franchising and Licensing interchangeably but they are quite different for several reasons. Often people think licensing has all the advantages of franchising but without the cost or regulation, but this is not corr...


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