Portrait of Susan Meyer

Susan Meyer

Partner

smeyer@ubglaw.com
Chicago – 312.658.6619

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Franchising & Distribution

Susan works with many franchisors on system and brand strategy and compliance issues, including serving as outside general counsel for several franchisors. She understands the special challenges facing franchisors and leverages her experience advising businesses in various industries, including restaurants, fashion, specialty services, and retail, to help guide her clients.

Susan has enforced the rights of franchisors around the country through negotiation, via mediation, and in court.

Experience

  • Represented a major national franchisor in a lawsuit against its largest, multi-unit franchisee for trademark infringement and breach of multiple franchise agreements; the court granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) followed by a preliminary injunction upholding the restrictive covenants in the franchise agreements and enjoining defendants from using the client’s trademarks improperly.

Franchising & Distribution

Franchising & Distribution

Susan works with many franchisors on system and brand strategy and compliance issues, including serving as outside general counsel for several franchisors. She understands the special challenges facing franchisors and leverages her experience advising businesses in various industries, including restaurants, fashion, specialty services, and retail, to help guide her clients.

Susan has enforced the rights of franchisors around the country through negotiation, via mediation, and in court.

Experience

  • Represented a major national franchisor in a lawsuit against its largest, multi-unit franchisee for trademark infringement and breach of multiple franchise agreements; the court granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) followed by a preliminary injunction upholding the restrictive covenants in the franchise agreements and enjoining defendants from using the client’s trademarks improperly.

Franchising & Distribution

Franchising & Distribution

Susan works with many franchisors on system and brand strategy and compliance issues, including serving as outside general counsel for several franchisors. She understands the special challenges facing franchisors and leverages her experience advising businesses in various industries, including restaurants, fashion, specialty services, and retail, to help guide her clients.

Susan has enforced the rights of franchisors around the country through negotiation, via mediation, and in court.

Experience

  • Represented a major national franchisor in a lawsuit against its largest, multi-unit franchisee for trademark infringement and breach of multiple franchise agreements; the court granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) followed by a preliminary injunction upholding the restrictive covenants in the franchise agreements and enjoining defendants from using the client’s trademarks improperly.

Franchising & Distribution

Franchising & Distribution

Susan works with many franchisors on system and brand strategy and compliance issues, including serving as outside general counsel for several franchisors. She understands the special challenges facing franchisors and leverages her experience advising businesses in various industries, including restaurants, fashion, specialty services, and retail, to help guide her clients.

Susan has enforced the rights of franchisors around the country through negotiation, via mediation, and in court.

Experience

  • Represented a major national franchisor in a lawsuit against its largest, multi-unit franchisee for trademark infringement and breach of multiple franchise agreements; the court granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) followed by a preliminary injunction upholding the restrictive covenants in the franchise agreements and enjoining defendants from using the client’s trademarks improperly.

Franchising & Distribution

Franchising & Distribution

Susan works with many franchisors on system and brand strategy and compliance issues, including serving as outside general counsel for several franchisors. She understands the special challenges facing franchisors and leverages her experience advising businesses in various industries, including restaurants, fashion, specialty services, and retail, to help guide her clients.

Susan has enforced the rights of franchisors around the country through negotiation, via mediation, and in court.

Experience

  • Represented a major national franchisor in a lawsuit against its largest, multi-unit franchisee for trademark infringement and breach of multiple franchise agreements; the court granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) followed by a preliminary injunction upholding the restrictive covenants in the franchise agreements and enjoining defendants from using the client’s trademarks improperly.

Franchising & Distribution

Franchising & Distribution

Susan works with many franchisors on system and brand strategy and compliance issues, including serving as outside general counsel for several franchisors. She understands the special challenges facing franchisors and leverages her experience advising businesses in various industries, including restaurants, fashion, specialty services, and retail, to help guide her clients.

Susan has enforced the rights of franchisors around the country through negotiation, via mediation, and in court.

Experience

  • Represented a major national franchisor in a lawsuit against its largest, multi-unit franchisee for trademark infringement and breach of multiple franchise agreements; the court granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) followed by a preliminary injunction upholding the restrictive covenants in the franchise agreements and enjoining defendants from using the client’s trademarks improperly.

Franchising & Distribution

Franchising & Distribution

Susan works with many franchisors on system and brand strategy and compliance issues, including serving as outside general counsel for several franchisors. She understands the special challenges facing franchisors and leverages her experience advising businesses in various industries, including restaurants, fashion, specialty services, and retail, to help guide her clients.

Susan has enforced the rights of franchisors around the country through negotiation, via mediation, and in court.

Experience

  • Represented a major national franchisor in a lawsuit against its largest, multi-unit franchisee for trademark infringement and breach of multiple franchise agreements; the court granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) followed by a preliminary injunction upholding the restrictive covenants in the franchise agreements and enjoining defendants from using the client’s trademarks improperly.

Franchising & Distribution

Franchising & Distribution

Susan works with many franchisors on system and brand strategy and compliance issues, including serving as outside general counsel for several franchisors. She understands the special challenges facing franchisors and leverages her experience advising businesses in various industries, including restaurants, fashion, specialty services, and retail, to help guide her clients.

Susan has enforced the rights of franchisors around the country through negotiation, via mediation, and in court.

Experience

  • Represented a major national franchisor in a lawsuit against its largest, multi-unit franchisee for trademark infringement and breach of multiple franchise agreements; the court granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) followed by a preliminary injunction upholding the restrictive covenants in the franchise agreements and enjoining defendants from using the client’s trademarks improperly.