Symphony Holdings Limited v Skins IP Limited [2022] FCA 1238

Symphony Holdings Limited v Skins IP Limited [2022] FCA 1238

The appeal is allowed as the appellant demonstrated genuine bona fide use of the relevant trade marks in Australia during the relevant period for the goods and services listed in Schedule A, as evidenced by sales, advertising, online activity, packaging, and retail arrangements. The Court exercised discretion to...

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Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
['trade Marks' 'non Use Applications' 'opposition Proceedings']
['intellectual Property'] ['trade Marks' 'non Use Applications' 'opposition Proceedings']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the appellant demonstrated genuine use of the Trade Marks in Australia during the relevant period for the goods and services listed in Schedule A' 'Whether the discretion under s 101 of the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) should be exercised to retain registration for certain goods/services despite any established non-use']

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is allowed as the appellant demonstrated genuine bona fide use of the relevant trade marks in Australia during the relevant period for the goods and services listed in Schedule A, as evidenced by sales, advertising, online activity, packaging, and retail arrangements. The Court exercised discretion to direct registration in respect of revised goods and services, noting the marks' reputation and risk of confusion if removed.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • ['The appeal is allowed.' 'The decision of the delegate of the Registrar of Trade Marks made on 1 March 2022 is set aside insofar as it relates to the Trade Marks.' 'The Registrar is directed to register each of the Trade Marks in respect of the revised goods and services listed in Schedule A, permitting or...