With whom should a Management Recruiters franchisee communicate regarding any infringement of the Marks?

According to Management Recruiters' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must immediately notify Management Recruiters of any apparent infringement or challenge to the franchisee's use of the Marks, or any claim by a person regarding rights in the Marks. The franchisee is explicitly instructed not to communicate with any person other than Management Recruiters and its counsel regarding any such infringement, challenge, or claim.

This requirement ensures that Management Recruiters maintains control over the protection and enforcement of its trademarks. By centralizing communication through the franchisor and its legal counsel, Management Recruiters can ensure a consistent and strategic approach to addressing potential trademark issues. This protects the brand's integrity and reputation.

This is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that they cannot independently address trademark infringements. Instead, they must rely on Management Recruiters to take appropriate action. This also means that the franchisee must keep Management Recruiters informed of any potential issues as soon as they arise.