International Franchising, 2nd Edition

Australia
Introduction
Regulatory Framework
Implications of the 2010 Amendments to the Franchising Code
Recent Franchising Cases
Competition and Consumer Act
Taxation and Duties
Conclusion

Austria
Introduction
Substantive Legal Issues

Brazil
Introduction 
Corporate Aspects of Franchising 
Conclusion

Canada
Introduction
Broad Definition of Franchise 
Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
Franchisees’ Right to Associate 
Validity of Release Given by Franchisee 
Franchise Disclosure Documents 
Franchisors’ Remedies against Franchisees 
Franchisees’ Remedies against Franchisors 
Franchisor’s Duty to Promote its Brand
Use of Foreign Disclosure Documents 
Compliance with Canadian Business Regulations
Quebec
Conclusion

China
Introduction
Legal Environment

Cyprus
Introduction
Doing Business in Cyprus
Franchising in Cyprus
Competition Law
Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights
Taxation

Czech Republic
Introduction
Relevant Legislation
Business Operations
Intellectual Property Law
Purchasing Real Estate
Litigation
Taxation
Financial Support for Franchising
Czech Franchise Association
Appendix

Denmark
Introduction
Contract Law
Company Law
Real Property
Competition and Antitrust
Intellectual Property
Product Liability
Taxation
Ethical Standards of Franchising
Certification of Franchise System
Forum, Choice of Law, and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Arbitral Awards
Conclusion

Egypt
Introduction
Franchising in Egypt
Franchising Environment
Substantive Legal Issues in Franchising
Taxation

England and Wales
Introduction
General Environment
Substantive Legal Issues
Relevant Legislation and Practice
Taxation

Finland
Introduction
Forms of Business Enterprises
Financing of the Franchise
Substantive Legal Issues
Specific Franchise Contract Provisions

 France
Introduction
Pre-Contractual Issues
Performance of the Contract
Requalification of Franchise Agreements as Employment Contracts or Application of the Labor Code
Termination of the Contract
Rules Applicable to Transfer of the Franchise Network
Latest Decisions on Non-Affiliation Clauses
Conclusion

Germany
Introduction 
Franchise Contracts and Statutory Requirements
Labor Law
Intellectual Property Rights
Form of Business Organization
Conclusion

Hong Kong
Introduction
Franchising Climate
Intellectual Property Rights
Form of Business Organization
Taxation
Import and Export Controls and Customs
Insurance
Franchisor Liability
Franchise Agreement
Conclusion

Indonesia
Introduction
Franchise Concept
Legal Issues Related to the Franchise Arrangement
Conclusion

Iran
Introduction 
Laws Applicable to Franchise Agreements 
Franchise Agreements

Israel
Introduction
Legal Framework
Court Judgments and Decisions
Franchising Practice
Typical Characteristics of a Franchise Agreement
Master Agreement
Conclusion

Italy
Introduction
Contract
Cases Relevant to Franchising 
Franchisor’s Trade Marks
Tax Aspects
International Franchising
Antitrust Law 
Regulation of Commerce
Financing
Foreign Investment

Japan
Introduction
Licensing of Names, Marks, and Symbols
Licensing of Know-How and Protection of Confidential Information
Essential Terms and Conditions of Franchising Agreement
Anti-Monopoly Law

Lithuania
Introduction
Substantive Legal Issues
Franchising Vehicles
Taxation

Luxembourg
Introduction
General Business Environment
Substantive Legal Issues
Trade and Service Marks
Product Liability
Form of Business Organizations
Tax Regime Applicable to Franchising Operations

Malaysia
Introduction
Overview of Franchising in Malaysia
Impact of Competition Laws on Franchising
Franchising in Malaysia
Trade Marks
Product Liability and Franchising
Business Organizations for Franchising
Tax Regime

Mexico
Introduction
Nature of the Franchise Agreement
Remedies for Breach of Agreement
Conclusion

Norway
Introduction
Legal Aspects of Franchising
Substantive Legal Issues
Franchise Relationship
Competition or Antitrust Law
Agency Law
Franchise Contract Terms
Financing Issues 
Intellectual Property Rights and Licensing
Liability Issues
Taxation
Current Legal Issues
Conclusion

Peru
Introduction
Franchising and Forms of Business Organizations
Legal Issues

Portugal
Introduction
Franchise Agreements
Competition Law
Intellectual Property
Quality Control and Products Liability
Form of Business Organization
Taxation

Romania
Introduction
Franchising Systems

Russia
Introduction 
Contract of Commercial Concession (Franchise)
Conclusion

Singapore
Introduction
Singapore Franchise Market
The Law
Intellectual Property Protection in Singapore
Conclusion

Slovenia
Introduction
Franchising Legislation
Competition Law
Law of Contract
Intellectual Property
International Private Law
Company Law
Foreign Investment
Acquisition of Ownership
Franchising in Practice

Thailand
Introduction
National Legislation
Due Diligence
Common Drafting Pitfalls
Intellectual Property, Licensing, and Recordal
Trade Competition Issues
Franchisor Security
Taxation Issues
Dispute Resolution
Termination
Draft Franchising Business Act
Conclusion

Ukraine
Introduction
Franchising

United States
Introduction
Environment
Franchise-Specific Regulation
Substantive Legal Issues
Relevant Practice
Business Models and Taxation
Pending Legislation

Vietnam
Introduction
Legal Framework
Intellectual Property
Taxation
Dispute Resolution
Alternatives to Franchising
Conclusion

About the Editor:

Professor Dennis Campbell is the Director of the Center for International Legal Studies (CILS) in Salzburg, Austria, and teaches as an adjunct Professor at Suffolk University Law School. He is the former Director of International Programs and Professor of Law at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He has lectured at Stockholm University, Helsinki University, Salzburg University, National University of Taiwan, Warsaw University, and Jagiellonian University. He is a member of the New York State Bar and the Iowa State Bar and is a former Assistant Secretary of the California State Senate.

The Center for International Legal Studies promotes the dissemination of information among members of the international legal community, through research and publication projects, post-graduate and professional training programs, and academic seminars, professional symposia and continuing legal education conferences. Nearly 5,000 lawyers worldwide have been designated as Fellows of the CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STUDIES in recognition of their contributions to its programs. The Center provides observers on a regular basis at meetings of UNCITRAL and its Working Groups in Vienna and New York.

Contributors Include:
Australia - Chris Nikou and Anna Trist, Middletons
Austria - Dr. Alexander Cizek, DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Canada - Brad Hanna, Jeffrey Levine, and Les Chaiet, McMillan LLP
China - Ella S.K. Cheong, Ella Cheong
Cyprus - Andreas Neocleous, Andreas Neocleous & Co LLC
Denmark - Lasse A. Søndergaard Christensen, Gorrissen Federspiel
Egypt - A. Safaa El Din El Oteifi, Denton Wilde Sapte Egypt
England and Wales - John Pratt, Hamilton Pratt
Finland - Petri Rinkinen and Uwe Uusitalo, Castrén & Snellman
France - Marie-Elisabeth Hertz and Catherine Mermet, Bernard-Hertz-Béjot
Germany - Stefan Bretthauer, Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek
Hong Kong - Andrea S.Y. Fong, Wilkinson & Grist
Indonesia - Ibrahim Senen and Rivan F. Ramadhan, DNC Advocates at Work
Iran - Mehrnaz Mehrabi, International Law Office of Mehrnaz Mehrabi and Associates
Israel - Peggy Sharon and Inbal Natan-Zehavi, Levitan, Sharon & Co.
Italy - Julia Holden and Francesca Ferrero, Trevisan & Cuonzo Avvocati
Japan - Takenari Shimizu, Kamiyacho International Law Office
Lithuania - Rita Kambleviciene and Paulius Markovas, Raidla Lejins & Norcous
Luxembourg - Katia Manhaeve, Allen & Overy Luxembourg
Malaysia - Leela Baskaran, Skrine
Mexico - Gabriela Campos de Pablo, Barrera and Ernesto F. Algaba R., Barrera, Siqueiros y Torres Landa, S.C.
Norway - Knut Boye, Simonsen Advokatf irma DA
Peru - María del Carmen Alvarado, Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados
Russia - Natalia Iordanova, G.S.L. Law & Consulting, Ltd.
Singapore - Daniel Lim, Bernard Lui, Michele Teh and Vanessa Chew, Stamford Law Corporation
Slovenia - Peter Grilc and Miha Juhart, Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana
Thailand - Alan Adcock and Sriwan Puapondh, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd.
Ukraine - Anna V. Tsirat, Jurvneshservice Law Firm
Vietnam - Thomas J. Treutler and Thom Thi Mai Nguyen, Tilleke & Gibbins