Lanham Act: Primary federal trademark law (15 U.S.C. ยงยง 1051 et seq.) governing federal trademark registration, protection, infringement, remedies, and requirements for trademark use in commerce
Trademark Modernization Act 2020: Recent updates to federal trademark law including new examination procedures, challenge mechanisms, and processes for removing unused registered trademarks
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal legislation containing provisions regarding unfair competition and consumer protection considerations in trademark usage
Sherman Act: Antitrust legislation ensuring trademark coexistence agreements don't create anticompetitive market conditions
Clayton Act: Antitrust legislation supplementing the Sherman Act, specifically addressing mergers and interlocking directorates that may affect trademark rights
State Trademark Laws: Various state-specific trademark protections and common law rights that may affect trademark coexistence within specific jurisdictions
Paris Convention: International treaty for Protection of Industrial Property providing trademark protection across member countries
Madrid Protocol: International treaty system allowing trademark owners to file one application and protect trademarks in multiple jurisdictions
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement establishing minimum standards for intellectual property regulation in WTO member countries
USPTO Guidelines: Administrative guidelines and procedures from the US Patent and Trademark Office governing trademark registration and maintenance
FTC Guidelines: Federal Trade Commission guidelines on competition and fair trade practices affecting trademark coexistence
