The illusion of stability Trade mark co‑existence agreements are often treated as long‑term solutions. They are designed to draw clear commercial boundaries, with the aim of enabling the parties to operate in the market without conflict. In practice, however, those agreements cannot tell the future and in reality, they reflect market trends which exist at the […]
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When co-existence breaks down: Clarks v Trek and the limits of trade mark harmony

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