Stephens Lawyers & Consultants Legal Advice
Katarina Klaric
Katarina Klaric is the Partner at Stephens Lawyers & Consultants. Katarina has over 20 years' experience in franchising and intellectual property law. She is a member of the FCA.She has set up franchise operations in Australia for both local and international companies.
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Restraint of trade clauses and confidentiality agreements are commonly used to prevent former franchisees or employees from engaging in activities that compete with the franchised business. However, recent Court decisions ...
Joining the growing Australian franchise market requires strategic planning combined with an understanding of the market and regulatory system. Before embarking on a franchising system, you must protect your intellectual ...
Successful international expansion of a franchise system can be rewarding and result in business growth and profits. However, this complex process does not suit every company. You should begin by ensuring that your trade ...
Before seeking your own legal advice on buying a franchise, the following is a useful checklist:1. Obtain from the franchisor all agreements and the franchise disclosure document that the franchisor is required to provide ...
