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  • 31 Jan 2000

    WORLD INVESTMENT CO LTD v. THE REGISTRAR OF TRADE MARKS

    Citation
    WORLD INVESTMENT CO LTD v. THE REGISTRAR OF TRADE MARKS
    Court
    Court of First Instance
    Case number
    HCMP3815/1999

    Singlets are goods of the same description as 'clothing except singlets and underwear' because their nature, use and trade channels are the same; the dominant '555' numeral in the applicant's composite mark produces the same overall impression as the registered '555' marks and creates a likelihood of confusion; a disclaimer of '555' does not cure the likelihood of confusion; accordingly registration in respect of clothing must be refused and the Registrar's decision is upheld.