The Vethan Law Firm, P.C. successfully negotiated a settlement in the middle of a Federal jury trial in a recent trademark and franchise dispute involving local eatery New York Pizzeria, the Plaintiff, and a former franchisee. The Vethan Law Firm, P.C. was retained following the first trial continuance as trial counsel for New York Pizzeria with only three months to trial. Pretrial efforts to settle the case were unsuccessful. Therefore, The Vethan Law Firm, P.C. narrowed the issues and prepared for trial. After successful opening statements and the beginning of evidence, settlement negotiations reopened and the parties were able to settle all pending claims.
Often a successful settlement posture requires successful trial technique.
The Vethan Law Firm, P.C. successfully negotiated a settlement in trademark and franchise dispute.
- Charles Vethan
- Published on: May 22, 2013
- Updated on: May 22, 2026
- Trademark Law
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Founder & Managing Attorney
Charles M.R. Vethan is the founder of Vethan Law Firm P.C. and is dual Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law and Consumer and Commercial Law — a distinction held by less than 1% of Texas attorneys. He has represented Texas businesses in trade secrets, intellectual property, and complex commercial litigation for over 30 years.
Texas Bar No.: 00791852