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I have a nonprofit that is growing rapidly. Other nonprofit and city entities would like to launch the same program. I would like to do that but I'm limited in staff and resources. Would I be able to franchise out to these services and charge a "franchise fee" and not be held liable?
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The owner of the "program" can license the IP rights to others. This is not the same as a franchise which involves a combination of a trademark license and marketing program. Whatever you have or want, it is not a franchise, which are regulated on both the state and federal level. Your facts above are a bit "thin" and you will need to discuss your detailed program and your plans with an attorney as opposed to a legal forum.
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 5:17 PM