Lanham Act: Federal trademark law (15 U.S.C. �� 1051 et seq.) that governs federal trademark registration, protection, provides remedies for infringement, and outlines unfair competition provisions
Trademark Modernization Act 2020: Recent federal legislation updating trademark examination procedures, introducing new expungement and reexamination proceedings, and affecting trademark enforcement mechanisms
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Procedural rules governing civil litigation in federal courts, particularly relevant for settlement-related dismissals and court approvals
State Trademark Laws: State-specific trademark protections, unfair competition laws, and consumer protection statutes that may affect trademark rights and enforcement
Common Law Trademark Rights: Rights arising from actual use in commerce, including territorial considerations and unregistered trademark protections
USPTO Regulations: Federal regulations governing trademark registration amendments, updates, and maintenance requirements administered by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Contract Law: State-specific requirements for contract formation, consideration, and enforcement that govern the validity of settlement agreements
Antitrust Laws: Federal competition laws including Sherman Act and Clayton Act that may affect settlement terms, particularly regarding market restrictions
International Treaties: Multinational agreements including Paris Convention, Madrid Protocol, and TRIPS that may affect international trademark rights and enforcement
