Guidance

Coexistence agreement

A coexistence agreement is a legal agreement whereby two parties agree to trade in the same or similar market using an identical or similar trade mark.

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This fact sheet provides:

  • benefits of coexistence
  • coexistence agreement definition
  • when to enter into an agreement
  • when not to enter into an agreement
  • use of a lawyer
  • professional advice
  • what to include in a coexistence agreement
  • next steps
  • coexistence agreements and the law

Updates to this page

Published 2 December 2008

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