Expand your franchise confidently across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Franchising is fundamentally an IP business. Your trademarks, trade dress, know-how, and proprietary systems are what franchisees pay to access. Without proper protection and documentation, you risk losing control of your brand, your methods, and your revenue streams.
Eproint helps franchisors expand confidently across Latin America and the Caribbean — where franchise registration requirements, disclosure obligations, and enforcement mechanisms vary significantly by country.
Our legal advisory services extend to intellectual property advertising matters, product packaging and nutritional information review, contract reviewing (distribution, agency, marketing and publicity contracts), local compliance inquiries, promotions and sweepstakes, marketing materials, and package reviewing.
Franchise Agreement Structuring
Design and implementation of comprehensive confidentiality programs including policies, procedures, and employee training tailored to your business.
Trademark & Trade Dress Protection
Drafting and review of non-disclosure agreements, employment contracts with confidentiality provisions, and non-compete clauses enforceable in each jurisdiction.
Know-How & Trade Secret Documentation
Swift action when trade secrets are compromised—investigation support, cease and desist actions, and litigation when necessary to protect your assets.
Franchise Registration
Handle disclosure and registration requirements in regulated jurisdictions (Brazil, Mexico, etc.).
Technology Licensing
Structure software, platform, and digital tool licenses within franchise relationships.
Franchisee Compliance Monitoring
Swift action when trade secrets are compromised—investigation support, cease and desist actions, and litigation when necessary to protect your assets.
Dispute Resolution
Handle franchisee disputes, terminations, and post-termination IP recovery.
IP Advertising & Packaging Review
Review of healthcare and consumer health marketing materials for regulatory conformity.
Contract Review & Compliance
Review of healthcare and consumer health marketing materials for regulatory conformity.
IP Strategy & Management
Strategic IP portfolio planning for franchise systems including trademark coordination, trade secret protection, and regional expansion strategies.
Why Eproint for Franchising?
- Regional Expertise: We know which countries require registration, which have cooling-off periods, and where enforcement works
- IP-Centric Approach: Franchising is IP — we protect what makes your system valuable
- One Coordinated Partner: Expand into multiple countries without managing multiple law firms
- Practical Documentation: Agreements that work in real business situations, not just on paper
Ready to expand your franchise across the region?
Frequently Asked Questions
Franchise regulations vary significantly across the region. Some countries such as Brazil and Mexico have specific franchise disclosure laws requiring pre-contractual disclosure documents, while others rely on general contract and competition law. Key issues include trademark licensing requirements, know-how transfer documentation, territorial restrictions, and compliance with local commercial regulations. Eproint provides coordinated franchise counsel across the region.
Requirements vary by country. In some jurisdictions, franchise agreements or the associated trademark licenses must be registered with the national IP office or commercial registry for the agreement to be enforceable against third parties. Eproint manages these registrations across all target markets, ensuring compliance with local requirements while maintaining consistency in the overall franchise structure.