Franchise and Distribution Litigation
Barnes & Thornburg attorneys have litigated franchise, licensing and distribution disputes under state and federal law in multiple state and federal jurisdictions and before numerous state agencies. The firm’s experience includes litigation and arbitration in virtually all aspects of franchisor/franchisee and distributor/dealer relationships, including expansion, renewal, and termination issues.
Our attorneys have experience in major litigation throughout the country, including matters involving shutting down -breakaway- franchisees; enforcing trademarks, service marks, trade secrets and operating procedures; upholding a franchisor's real estate and personal property rights through forcibles, replevin or UCC sales; pursuing franchisees through bankruptcy adversarial proceedings; and combating disgruntled and powerful area franchisees or franchise associations.