Tn this particular law field, the Alepin Gauthier team can offer professional services at all steps of the franchising process and advise you on any aspect related to the trademark area. If you are planning on acquiring a franchise, you can count on our lawyers to answer your questions and support you through the negotiation process. Your best interest is our first preoccupation.

We can provide our clients with the necessary assistance in any matter involving franchising, whatever the type of venture envisioned may be. This assistance can be readily available from the development of the concept itself until the final drafting and negotiation of the required documents and agreements such as:

Non-disclosure agreement;
Franchising agreement;
Agreements regarding the protection of the intellectual property:
Trademarks;
Trade secrets;
Patents.

In addition, we may also assist our clients in the development of a long term strategy with respect to their franchising network, either by way of future acquisitions or otherwise.

Finally, we also serve as in house counsel for many of our franchising clients. As such, we advise them, when necessary, as to the rights and obligations related directly or indirectly to their businesses.