Firm Information:

203 N. La Salle St., #1800
Chicago, IL 60091
Web Site: www.piperrudnick.com
Tel: (312) 368-4000
Fax: (312) 236-7516
Contact: Mr. Everett Pan
Email: everett.pan@piperrudnick.com

Attorney Information:

Tel: (312) 368-7084
Email: mark.feldman@piperrudnick.com

Firm Profile: Piper Marbury Rudnick & Wolfe has the largest franchise and distribution law practice in the world. In addition to experience with a full range of domestic franchising and distribution work, including structuring, compliance and relationship matters, the firm has had a pioneering role in international franchising and licensing. The firm’s litigation experience includes numerous proceedings in courts across the US and in alternative dispute resolution venues around the world. The firm also provides a full range of services to franchise and distribution clients in areas such as antitrust, intellectual property, real estate, technology, bankruptcy, labor, corporate finance, insurance, securities and tax matters.

Firm Background:

Serving the Franchising Community Since: 1985

% of Total Billable Hours Billed to Clients in the Franchising Industry: 25%

Major Franchising Clients in Past 3 Years: IFA, Dunkin' Donuts International, Midas International, Uniglobe Travel, Maaco Enterprises, Inc., Val-Pak Direct Marketing, Whataburger, Inc., Roto-Rooter Corp, Arthur Murray International, Inc., Einstein Bros. Bagels, Boston Chicken.

Attorney Profile: Mr. Feldman specializes in trademarks and intellectual property law, particularly as they relate to franchising and distribution law. His practice focuses on trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade dress, trade secrets, internet, domain names and technology law. He counsels clients on domestic and international intellectual property registration, licensing and litigation.

Year Admitted to the Bar: 1974

Licensed to Practice in: Illinois

Education/Honors: J.D. Georgetown University Law Center (1974); B.S.I.E. University of Illinois, high honors (1971).

Professional Associations/Memberships: International Trademark Association, American Intellectual Property Association, American Bar Association.

Publications: Trademark Law for the Franchisor (Practicing Law Institute); The Inadvertent Franchise, The Journal of Proprietary Rights (April 1996).

Provide Legal Services Internationally: Mexico, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Israel, Australia.

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