Tony Wilson

Boughton Law Corporation, Vancouver, CANADA

Tony Wilson has specialized in Franchising, Trade Mark and Intellectual Property law since 1988. In addition to his legal publications, he has also written for the Globe and Mail, Macleans Magazine and the Vancouver Sun. He is a political speechwriter, writes a regular humour column in the Canadian Bar Association's "Bartalk" Magazine, and is an avid Macintosh user and sailor.

Law Practice

Tony Wilson regularly speaks and writes on Franchising, Trade Mark and Hospitality law issues on behalf of the Canadian Franchise Association and B.C. Continuing Legal Education. He acts for many local and national franchisors and master franchisors. He also acts for franchisees seeking to acquire franchise rights in Canada, and is the author of BUYING A FRANCHISE IN CANADA: Understanding & Negotiating Your Franchise Agreement published by Self Counsel Press.

As many franchised businesses are in the hotel, restaurant and food services sector, Mr. Wilson also regularly advises clients on Liquor Licencing in British Columbia.

Mr. Wilson is a Registered Trade Mark Agent and advises on all aspects of Trade Mark law, as well as Copyright law, trade secrets and confidentiality agreements.

Tony Wilson has been a regular contributor to Franchise Canada Magazine on legal matters relating to the Franchising and Hospitality industries, and has contributed legal articles to Food Service & Hospitality, Bar & Beverage and other trade magazines.

Bar Admissions
British Columbia, 1986

Education
University of Western Ontario B.A. (1979)
Honors

University of Victoria LL.B. (1985)

Professional Activities
Mr. Wilson has been Legal Advisor to the Pacific Regional Council of the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA).  He has been associated with the CFA since 1988, and has been a member of the ABA Forum on Franchising.

• "A Primer on Food Primary Liquor Licensing for Restaurants in British Columbia", Canadian Franchise Association Legal Symposium, 2003
• "Some Highlights On Contest Law in Canada (Do We Really Need a Skill Testing Question?)", Canadian Franchise Association Legal Symposium, 2003
• Canadian Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Co-Chair and Presenter, February 2003
• "A Legal Primer for Prospective Franchisees", Canadian Business Franchise Handbook, 1996-2004 (with Leonard H. Polsky)
• Buying a Franchise in Canada: Understanding & Negotiating Your Franchise Agreement, published by Self Counsel Press (Release January 2005)