Original registrant enters into coexistence agreement with third party, undertaking not to protest certain uses of CRAZY HORSE trademark. Plaintiff enters into contract with third party assigned to it. Original registrant assigns rights to Defendant. Defendant protests Plaintiff’s use.

Held: Coexistence agreement and assignment to Plaintiff held enforceable. Defendant is barred from protesting Plaintiff’s use.

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