Blog Daniel Hamson Franchising Intellectual Property Litigation
12 February 2026 / 12 February 2026 by mfareen
Part 1 of a Blog Series – Confidential Information Franchise systems typically derive much of their value from information—the systems, processes, data, know-how and relationships that distinguish them in the marketplace. This blog series explores how Canadian law protects those intangible business interests, where the limits of that protection lie, and what franchisors can do—proactively […]
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Automotive Jason Brisebois John Yiokaris Peter Viitre
28 January 2026 / 5 February 2026 by mfareen
By Jason Brisebois, John Yiokaris, and Peter Viitre Canada is an attractive but highly regulated market for foreign vehicle original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). Canada has a safe and stable economy and adheres to the rule of law, making it an attractive destination for OEMs looking to introduce their products into new foreign markets. While the […]
Adil Abdulla
26 January 2026 / 26 January 2026 by mfareen
Lots of articles have been written about what not to do with AI. By now, every litigator should know not to let AI-generated work go out without reviewing it, and not to input confidential client information without checking who can read the data. There are also lots of articles about which AI tools you should […]
Daniel Hamson Franchising
9 January 2026 / 28 January 2026 by mfareen
When it comes to commercial leases, the details matter — especially when sending default or termination notices. The case of Mr. Zagros Management Inc. v. Yulee Developments Inc. highlights the risks when landlords fail to follow a lease’s notice requirements. Background In 2021, Mr. Zagros Management Inc., a restaurant franchisor, leased a premises from Yulee […]
John Sotos Misha Nili
6 January 2026 by mfareen
The Canada Grocery Code of Conduct (the “Code” or “Canadian Code”) was created in response to concerns about the significant power imbalance between a small group of dominant grocery chains and the suppliers who rely on them. These pressures intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic due to rising commodity prices, labour shortages, transportation bottlenecks, energy costs, […]
Updates
Sotos LLP is pleased to announce that Idan Erez has been named a Partner of the firm, effective January 2, 2026. Idan has been an integral member of the firm’s litigation practice, bringing significant experience across a broad range of civil litigation matters. His practice includes franchising and other commercial disputes, professional liability and personal […]
5 January 2026 / 5 January 2026 by mfareen
Sotos LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrienne Boudreau as Co-Managing Partner, succeeding Louis Sokolov, whose leadership has been instrumental in the firm’s growth and evolution. The firm thanks Louis for his leadership and stewardship during his tenure. Adrienne has assumed her new responsibilities effective January 2, 2026. Adrienne is a Partner in […]
Anna Thompson-Amadei Bailee Kleinhandler Blog Franchising Intellectual Property Lauren Huxtable
2 December 2025 / 2 December 2025 by mfareen
Introduction When it comes to protecting intellectual property in franchising, trademarks tend to dominate the conversation, largely because the franchise system’s name and logo are often the key drivers of brand recognition and success. However, one of the assets in franchised businesses that is often overlooked are copyrighted materials. What does copyright protect? In Canada, […]
Recognition
1 December 2025 / 27 November 2025 by mfareen
Sotos LLP is proud to announce that three of its partners have been recognised as Global Elite Thought Leaders in the Lexology Index Thought Leaders: Global Elite – Franchising category for Canada. In the franchising category, there are only nine Global Elite Thought Leaders in Canada, and three of them are from Sotos, representing one […]
28 November 2025 / 27 November 2025 by mfareen
Sotos LLP is proud to announce that 4 of its lawyers have been recognised as Thought Leaders in the Lexology Index Thought Leaders: Franchising report, representing a significant share of the leading franchising practitioners in Canada. Within this global field, Canada is represented by only 11 Thought Leaders in franchising, and four of them are […]
