Regarding claims against Anago's Proprietary Marks, is an Anago Subfranchisor permitted to communicate with parties other than the Franchisor and its counsel?

• (a) If Subfranchisor becomes aware of any infringement, unfair competition, challenge or use similar to any Proprietary Mark, Subfranchisor will promptly notify Franchisor in writing immediately and in no event later than 10 days following the date Subfranchisor becomes aware of any such infringement, unfair competition, challenge or use;
• (b) Subfranchisor will not communicate with anyone except Franchisor and its counsel about any infringement, challenge or claim except under judicial process. Franchisor has sole discretion to take action as it deems appropriate (including not taking any action) in any infringement, challenge or claim, and the sole right to control exclusively any litigation or other proceeding involving any infringement, challenge or claim involving any Proprietary Mark. Subfranchisor must sign all instruments and documents, render all assistance, and do all acts that Franchisor's attorneys deem necessary or advisable in order to protect and maintain Franchisor's interest in any litigation or proceeding involving the Proprietary Marks or otherwise to protect and maintain Franchisor's interests in the Proprietary Marks; provided Franchisor will reimburse Subfranchisor for the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred and paid by Subfranchisor in complying with these requirements; and

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 62–298)