Apparel Law
Contract Negotiation
Whether it's an employment agreement, independent sales representation contract, commission agreement, sublicensing contract, confidentiality agreement or commercial lease, we provide the expertise necessary to draft and negotiate all commercial agreements that arise in the apparel business.
Licensing
As manufacturing moves overseas at an ever-increasing rate, licensing has moved center stage to become one of the most lucrative means of exploiting intellectual property in the fashion industry. We provide expert assistance in structuring and negotiating licensing transactions, from the most simple single product/single licensee contract to the most complex joint ventures. With an almost endless array of commercial and legal issues, our firm has the business savvy necessary to help each client find the right balance between legal issues and business realities.
Debtor and Creditor Issues
As in any business, disputes related to payment for goods or services are common in the apparel industry. For the creditor, we can locate the debtor (if necessary) and determine its assets and liabilities, attempt to negotiate a settlement or voluntary repayment from the debtor and, if necessary, file suit against unreasonable debtors and employ all available prejudgment remedies. For the debtor, our firm negotiates an agreeable settlement, extension or payment plan. While many collection companies are limited to writing letters and making phone calls, we provide complete counsel necessary to file suit and enforce court-ordered judgments.
Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements
Confidentiality Agreements, also known as Non-Disclosure Agreements, are used to protect information that is not generally known, and is not otherwise protected. Don't rely on verbal promises to keep this valued information confidential. We can draft and negotiate specific confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements that will help keep your information yours.
Commercial Leases
Commercial real estate leases have become longer and more complex than ever. Let us assist you in reviewing and negotiating your commercial lease. We can explain the current trends in the office leasing market and advise what is realistic to achieve for your business.
Estate Planning
For any business with accumulated value, proper estate planning vehicles become essential. Our firm offers extensive estate planning counseling for the sole proprietor, partner or multi-party corporation.