Franchising course for Netlaw
Franchising course for Netlaw
On February 2, 2011 , Mr. Th.R. Ludwig a course for Netlaw, a partnership of various law firms in the Netherlands. The following topics will be discussed during the course: pre-contractual phase – forecasts – franchisor’s duty of care – code of honor – regulations under development.
Exclusive areas – active and passive franchisee sales opportunities – regulations regarding recommended prices / maximum prices – non-compete clauses – non-solicitation clauses.
Dispute settlements – arbitration clauses – mediation – binding advice.
Confluence of various legal areas, including agency, wft et cetera.
The course is held in Utrecht and is open to all attorneys affiliated with Netlaw.
Mr Th.R. Ludwig – Franchise lawyer
Ludwig & Van Dam Franchise attorneys, franchise legal advice Would you like to respond? Mail to ludwig@ludwigvandam.nl
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Developments in competition law
Some time ago, the Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) made a groundbreaking ruling that is of great importance to all franchise organizations in the Netherlands.
Transfer Arrangements
Franchise agreements usually include transfer arrangements
The right to the formula name upon termination of the franchise relationship
In practice, discussions regularly occur when the franchise relationship is terminated between a franchisor and one or more franchisees
The possibility of actively or not actively recruiting customers outside
Based on the relevant regulations, active recruitment activities by the franchisee are permitted
Customers, clientele and exceptions thereto
Some franchise constructions have the characteristic that the products or services in question are only supplied to certain consumers.
Intellectual property rights
In general, the nature of a franchise relationship implies that, on the basis of a franchise agreement