22 Dec 2006
TAI SHING DIARY LTD v. MAERSK HONG KONG LTD AND OTHERS
- Citation
- TAI SHING DIARY LTD v. MAERSK HONG KONG LTD AND OTHERS
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCA2667/2004
The court found on the s121 affirmation and comparison of works that the plaintiff's works met the low originality threshold and that the 2004 Maersk diary was a substantial reproduction constituting infringement; the 3rd defendant was properly liable as a joint tortfeasor given his role in soliciting and procuring the infringing production; only a triable issue remained as to the 1st defendant's subjective and objective knowledge for damages under s108(1), therefore summary judgment was entered for the plaintiff against all defendants with leave for the 1st defendant to defend damages and an…