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- adjective That does not
compete with others
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Examples
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As you'd expect, dilution is a heavy hitter here; while almost every contributor in the theory sections takes trademark confusion as a fairly easy concept to justify (Mark McKenna would have something to say about that as to noncompeting goods), almost every one also feels that it's important to take a position on whether, or how, dilution is to be justified, either with theories of branding or theories of protection from forced expression.
Archive 2009-07-01 Rebecca Tushnet 2009
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Mr. Clarke said the decision followed the integration of the two companies and will let Mr. Gottesman pursue opportunities in noncompeting businesses.
Man Group Assets Fall Again Marietta Cauchi 2012
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Congress wanted to avoid the problem of “niche market fame,” which undercuts the purpose of dilution (dealing with noncompeting uses).
Archive 2009-03-01 Rebecca Tushnet 2009
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As you'd expect, dilution is a heavy hitter here; while almost every contributor in the theory sections takes trademark confusion as a fairly easy concept to justify (Mark McKenna would have something to say about that as to noncompeting goods), almost every one also feels that it's important to take a position on whether, or how, dilution is to be justified, either with theories of branding or theories of protection from forced expression.
Recent reading: Trade Marks and Brands: An Interdisciplinary Critique Rebecca Tushnet 2009
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But I want to hear more about enforcement of these agreements against noncompeting uses — these examples of enforcement all seem to involve at least related markets.
Archive 2009-03-01 Rebecca Tushnet 2009
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Marlboro has the right to veto other sponsors since it owns "the real estate of the car" and is at liberty to sublet the space to other, noncompeting sponsors.
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Investors moving out of a stable-value fund often are required to put that money in a noncompeting fund, such as a stock fund, for up to 90 days before moving into one of these competing funds.
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Indeed, it is remarkable that their agreement to start competing with one another across various sectors or, to be precise, to stop noncompeting is considered a "truce" at all.
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Once again, a parody used to sell a noncompeting product generally has less legal risk than one used to sell competing products.
Gild by Association Ross D. Petty 2008
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Still, WPP and Dell have agreed the new shop can eventually land different, noncompeting types of ad accounts.
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