Areas of Expertise

  • UFDD Creation and Development
  • Trademark Research
  • Domestic and International Franchise Law
  • Application and Filing
  • Franchise Contract Enforcement
  • Trademark Registration
  • Franchise Acquisition or Termination
  • Challenge, Bars, and Infringement
  • Franchise Agreements
  • Competitive Marks
  • Registration Compliance
  • Consent Agreements
  • Licensing
  • Non-Compete and Non-Disclosure
  • Territory Concerns
  • Franchisee Arbitration
  • On-Going Franchising Consulting
  • General Corporate

Additional Resources

Technical and Web Solutions

Franchise News

October 2011

Cloud computing still a bit stormy

at Franchise Times Magazine
October 2011

Getting Creative: Social Media
New websites provide (free) opportunity to brainstorm for 2012

at Franchise Times Magazine


ATTORNEY PROFILE

Samuel B. MorrisonSamuel B. Morrison, founder of Morrison Law Offices, P.C, has been practicing Domestic and International Franchise & Trademark Law since 1975. From the onset of his career, Sam has specialized as General Counsel with emphasis on State and Federal Franchise Disclosure regulations. Sam possesses a broad base of experience in franchise transactional law, including contract development, and a vast background of knowledge of trademark regulations in both registration and infringement.

Education
University of Toledo College of Law - 1975Doctorate of Jurisprudence
University of Wisconsin - 1969Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
Credentials
Federal District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Federal District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Federal District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
United States Tax Court
Ohio State Bar
Michigan State Bar
Georgia State Bar
Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia Supreme Court
Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association
 
Memberships
ABA Forum Committee on Franchising
Atlanta Bar Franchise Committee