Abuse of economic dependence and franchising

Abuse of economic dependence and franchising: the AGCM opens a procedure against Mc. Donald’s in Italy

The Italian Competition and Market Authority ("AGCM") initiated an investigation against McDonald's for alleged abuse of economic dependence.
How to register and protect a trademark in franchising

How to effectively register and protect a trademark in franchising

Trademarks play a very important role in promoting companies' products and services:it is important for franchisor to know how to protect their trademark.
Litigation in franchising

Litigation in franchising: where does it come from, how to prevent it, how to solve it

The causes of litigation in franchising are also specific to the franchise, as they can be linked to structural characteristics of this relationship.
Investments in franchising

Investments in franchising: how they are regulated in Italy from a legal point of view

The issue of investments is very important from a legal point of view: They are taken into consideration by Italian Law no. 129/2004.
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Franchising in Italy: the 2020 scenario after the Covid 19 pandemic is surprisingly (or not?) positive

Assofranchising has recently issued its yearly updated survey on the Italian franchising scenario, referred to the year 2020.
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Abuse of economic dependence and franchising: the AGCM initiates an investigation against Benetton in Italy

The Italian Antitrust Authority (AGCM) initiated an investigation against the Benetton group for a suspected abuse of economic dependence.
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Franchising confirms to be increasing in Italy

The 2020 Assofranchising survey, referred to 2019, confirms that in Italy franchising is one of the main sectors of Italian economy.
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Franchising and e-commerce: can franchisors (legally) limit online sales and social media by franchisees?

E-commerce is increasingly supporting the traditional sales channels. For some years now, franchising has grasped the potential of e-commerce.
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Expanding a franchise in Italy: what options?

When considering franchising as an option for business expansion in Italy, a carefully planned approach is required.
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Coronavirus emergency in Italy: what should franchisors do (and what are they doing)?

Coronavirus emergency in Italy and its impact on franchise networks. How can franchisors behave in this health emergency? Read this article.
Franchising

Franchising in Italy: entry fees, royalties, purchase and resale prices

In Italian franchise agreements, franchisees are required to pay a consideration to the franchisor for the so-called franchise package.
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IP rights in Italy: how franchisors can protect their trademark and brand name?

Intellectual property rights and trademarks are some of the most valuable assets of any franchise system.

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