With whom is a Byrider franchisee prohibited from communicating directly regarding trademark infringements, challenges, or claims, other than the Company and its counsel?

• 8.3 Infringement. The Franchisee shall immediately notify the Company in writing of any apparent infringement of or challenge to the Franchisee's use of the Marks and of any claim by any person of any rights in the Marks or in any similar trade name, trademark, service mark or logo of which the Franchisee becomes aware. The Franchisee shall not directly or indirectly communicate with any person other than the Company, Company's counsel and its counsel in connection with any such infringement, challenge or claim. The Company shall have sole discretion and exclusive right to take such action as it deems appropriate to control any litigation, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office proceeding or other administrative proceeding arising out of such infringement, challenge or claim or otherwise relating to the Marks. The Franchisee shall execute any and all instruments and documents, render such assistance, and do such acts and things as may, in the opinion of the Company's counsel, be necessary or advisable to protect and maintain the interests of the Company in any such litigation or administrative proceedings, or to otherwise protect and maintain the interest of the Company in the Marks.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 88–335)