Australia
Introduction
Regulatory Framework
Implications of the 2010 Amendments to the Franchising Code
Recent Franchising Cases
Competition and Consumer Act
Taxation and Duties
Conclusion
Austria
Introduction
Substantive Legal Issues
Brazil
Introduction
Corporate Aspects of Franchising
Conclusion
Canada
Introduction
Broad Definition of Franchise
Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
Franchisees’ Right to Associate
Validity of Release Given by Franchisee
Franchise Disclosure Documents
Franchisors’ Remedies against Franchisees
Franchisees’ Remedies against Franchisors
Franchisor’s Duty to Promote its Brand
Use of Foreign Disclosure Documents
Compliance with Canadian Business Regulations
Quebec
Conclusion
China
Introduction
Legal Environment
Cyprus
Introduction
Doing Business in Cyprus
Franchising in Cyprus
Competition Law
Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights
Taxation
Czech Republic
Introduction
Relevant Legislation
Business Operations
Intellectual Property Law
Purchasing Real Estate
Litigation
Taxation
Financial Support for Franchising
Czech Franchise Association
Appendix
Denmark
Introduction
Contract Law
Company Law
Real Property
Competition and Antitrust
Intellectual Property
Product Liability
Taxation
Ethical Standards of Franchising
Certification of Franchise System
Forum, Choice of Law, and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Arbitral Awards
Conclusion
Egypt
Introduction
Franchising in Egypt
Franchising Environment
Substantive Legal Issues in Franchising
Taxation
England and Wales
Introduction
General Environment
Substantive Legal Issues
Relevant Legislation and Practice
Taxation
Finland
Introduction
Forms of Business Enterprises
Financing of the Franchise
Substantive Legal Issues
Specific Franchise Contract Provisions
France
Introduction
Pre-Contractual Issues
Performance of the Contract
Requalification of Franchise Agreements as Employment Contracts or Application of the Labor Code
Termination of the Contract
Rules Applicable to Transfer of the Franchise Network
Latest Decisions on Non-Affiliation Clauses
Conclusion
Germany
Introduction
Franchise Contracts and Statutory Requirements
Labor Law
Intellectual Property Rights
Form of Business Organization
Conclusion
Hong Kong
Introduction
Franchising Climate
Intellectual Property Rights
Form of Business Organization
Taxation
Import and Export Controls and Customs
Insurance
Franchisor Liability
Franchise Agreement
Conclusion
Indonesia
Introduction
Franchise Concept
Legal Issues Related to the Franchise Arrangement
Conclusion
Iran
Introduction
Laws Applicable to Franchise Agreements
Franchise Agreements
Israel
Introduction
Legal Framework
Court Judgments and Decisions
Franchising Practice
Typical Characteristics of a Franchise Agreement
Master Agreement
Conclusion
Italy
Introduction
Contract
Cases Relevant to Franchising
Franchisor’s Trade Marks
Tax Aspects
International Franchising
Antitrust Law
Regulation of Commerce
Financing
Foreign Investment
Japan
Introduction
Licensing of Names, Marks, and Symbols
Licensing of Know-How and Protection of Confidential Information
Essential Terms and Conditions of Franchising Agreement
Anti-Monopoly Law
Lithuania
Introduction
Substantive Legal Issues
Franchising Vehicles
Taxation
Luxembourg
Introduction
General Business Environment
Substantive Legal Issues
Trade and Service Marks
Product Liability
Form of Business Organizations
Tax Regime Applicable to Franchising Operations
Malaysia
Introduction
Overview of Franchising in Malaysia
Impact of Competition Laws on Franchising
Franchising in Malaysia
Trade Marks
Product Liability and Franchising
Business Organizations for Franchising
Tax Regime
Mexico
Introduction
Nature of the Franchise Agreement
Remedies for Breach of Agreement
Conclusion
Norway
Introduction
Legal Aspects of Franchising
Substantive Legal Issues
Franchise Relationship
Competition or Antitrust Law
Agency Law
Franchise Contract Terms
Financing Issues
Intellectual Property Rights and Licensing
Liability Issues
Taxation
Current Legal Issues
Conclusion
Peru
Introduction
Franchising and Forms of Business Organizations
Legal Issues
Portugal
Introduction
Franchise Agreements
Competition Law
Intellectual Property
Quality Control and Products Liability
Form of Business Organization
Taxation
Romania
Introduction
Franchising Systems
Russia
Introduction
Contract of Commercial Concession (Franchise)
Conclusion
Singapore
Introduction
Singapore Franchise Market
The Law
Intellectual Property Protection in Singapore
Conclusion
Slovenia
Introduction
Franchising Legislation
Competition Law
Law of Contract
Intellectual Property
International Private Law
Company Law
Foreign Investment
Acquisition of Ownership
Franchising in Practice
Thailand
Introduction
National Legislation
Due Diligence
Common Drafting Pitfalls
Intellectual Property, Licensing, and Recordal
Trade Competition Issues
Franchisor Security
Taxation Issues
Dispute Resolution
Termination
Draft Franchising Business Act
Conclusion
Ukraine
Introduction
Franchising
United States
Introduction
Environment
Franchise-Specific Regulation
Substantive Legal Issues
Relevant Practice
Business Models and Taxation
Pending Legislation
Vietnam
Introduction
Legal Framework
Intellectual Property
Taxation
Dispute Resolution
Alternatives to Franchising
Conclusion
