Licensing and franchising are key avenues for the commercialisation of intellectual property, allowing businesses to expand their brand and presence  while retaining ownership and control over their intellectual assets. Effective structuring is critical to ensuring that such arrangements achieve their intended commercial objectives without giving rise to unintended legal or regulatory consequences.

At Huei Sze & Co, we draft and advise on both licensing and franchising arrangements, ranging from straightforward trademark licensing to more sophisticated structures such as business model licensing and franchising which may extend to operational systems, know-how, and business processes. In particular, where a licensing arrangement goes beyond the mere grant of trademark rights, careful delineation is required to ensure that it does not inadvertently fall within the ambit of a franchising framework.

Our approach is tailored to each client’s specific needs, business structure, and long-term objectives, ensuring that the arrangement is both commercially effective and legally sound.