LFA Closer Reports

Worldwide Protection of Trademark Registration

Protecting your trademark worldwide has been possible for more than a century, thanks to the Madrid System. Established as far back as 1891, the Madrid System for the international registration of marks, first known as the Madrid Agreement, was later expanded and refined into what is now known as the Madrid Protocol, signed in 1989 ...

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Franchising Vs. Licensing

«Franchising» and «Licensing». As similar as these two may sound, there’s quite a lot of differences between the two. While franchising is a recognized legal terminology, in the sense that it subjects the party offering these services to certain rules and regulations, licensing does not come with these issues, but it is necessary to be ...

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Franchising in Arab Countries of the Middle East

Home to roughly 65% of the world’s proven oil reserves; the Middle East is a rapidly growing and developing market of the world economy. The region generally fosters an environment conducive to promoting investments; with many countries adopt special legislation to attract foreign investment. Franchising is an increasingly adopted approach by Which local businesses establish ...

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