Arbitrability of Disputes arising out of post-expiry of Franchise Agreement and misuse of Intellectual Property Rights
Franchise Agreement to operate Farzi Café at Hyderabad by the Respondent for a period of five years expired on 26.7.2021. However, the record of emails show that the parties were in regular communication for re-working royalty rates, execution and signing on agreement on new terms. It was only on 9.8.2024 that the petitioner sent an email to the respondent to discontinue the operations and settle the outstanding dues.
Survival of Obligations Post-Expiry Franchise Agreement for Arbitration
No Automatic Termination of Arbitration Clause on expiry of Franchise Agreement.
Arbitrability of Disputes arising out of post-expiry of Franchise Agreement and misuse of Intellectual Property Rights
Contractual Obligations and Dispute Resolution Mechanism extend beyond the life of Franchise Agreement.
Delhi HC Affirms Arbitrability of Post-Expiry Franchise Disputes
Arbitration for disputes After Expiry of Franchise Agreement – Delhi HC Guides to Enduring Clauses.
Judgment dated 13.10.2025 of the High Court of Delhi in Arb.P. 237 of 2025 of M/s. Massive Restaurants Private Limited Vs. M/s Pacific Hospitality

