25 Jul 2001
Montres Tudor S.A. v. Concord Watch Co. S.A.
- Citation
- Montres Tudor S.A. v. Concord Watch Co. S.A.
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMP5789/2000
The opponent failed to establish sufficient use and reputation among a substantial number of persons in Hong Kong (threshold not met); alternatively, even if threshold were met the applicant discharged the onus by showing the marks are not deceptively similar in appearance or sound, purchasers of expensive watches exercise care, and there is no reasonable likelihood of confusion or passing off; appeal dismissed and acting registrar's decision upheld.