Structuring Trademark Coexistence Agreements: Evaluating and Negotiating Agreements to Resolve Trademark Disputes
Trademark coexistence agreements are widely used in trademark practice--most commonly to avoid or resolve infringement litigation, opposition, or cancellation actions, or to obtain consent to the registration of a mark.
Counsel to trademark owners must understand and carefully consider the potential benefits and disadvantages of pursuing a coexistence agreement before advising a client to seek or agree to a coexistence agreement.
Listen as our authoritative panel of IP attorneys examines coexistence agreements and outlines strategies for each stage of the process--from deciding whether to pursue an agreement to negotiating and structuring the contract.
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What factors should counsel consider when weighing the use of a coexistence agreement?
- What are terms to include in coexistence agreements, and how should such agreements be framed to protect the client's mark?
- What are the risks to be aware of in negotiating coexistence agreements?
Speakers:
Lori S. Kozak, Partner, Fox Rothschild
Michael J. Leonard, Partner, Fox Rothschild
CLE credits are available. Please note there is a cost to attend.
