Lanham Act: Primary federal trademark law (15 U.S.C. �� 1051 et seq.) governing trademark registration and protection, particularly Section 2(d) on concurrent registration, Section 22 on constructive notice, and Section 33(b)(5) on prior use defenses
TMEP: Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure - comprehensive guide for USPTO trademark examination policies and procedures relevant to concurrent use agreements
USPTO Rules: 37 CFR Part 2 - Rules of Practice in Trademark Cases that govern trademark registration procedures and concurrent use requirements
State Trademark Laws: Individual state statutes governing trademark rights and protection within state jurisdictions, including state-specific unfair competition and consumer protection provisions
Common Law Principles: Uncodified legal principles including common law trademark rights, contract law fundamentals, and geographic scope considerations that affect concurrent use agreements
Paris Convention: International treaty providing trademark protection across member countries, relevant when concurrent use agreement has international implications
Madrid Protocol: International treaty system allowing trademark owners to file one application to protect their marks in multiple countries, pertinent for international concurrent use considerations
TRIPS Agreement: Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, establishing minimum standards for intellectual property regulation in WTO member countries
Geographic Territory Provisions: Legal requirements for clearly defining and enforcing geographic boundaries in concurrent use agreements
Quality Control Requirements: Legal standards for maintaining trademark quality and consistency across different users in concurrent use situations
Dispute Resolution Framework: Legal requirements and options for establishing dispute resolution mechanisms in concurrent use agreements
