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Troutman Pepper Locke says it published an article on trademark coexistence agreements
Troutman Pepper Locke said it published an article by Austin Padgett and A. Tucker Davison examining trademark coexistence agreements. The firm’s publication discussed arrangements involving similar marks and distinguished coexistence agreements from consent agreements and settlement agreements, while describing issues that can arise when documenting those arrangements.
Key points
- The publication discussed how the USPTO evaluates evidence concerning coexistence.Troutman Pepper Locke
- The article addressed trademark quality-control provisions.Troutman Pepper Locke
- The publication examined territorial restrictions and antitrust considerations.Troutman Pepper Locke
- The article also discussed provisions for resolving future disputes.Troutman Pepper Locke