18 Jun 2020
Diesel S.P.A Bontton Sdn Bhd
- Citation
- W-02-(IPCV)(A)-1594-08/2016 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
- Court
- IPCV
- Case number
- W-02-(IPCV)(A)-1594-08/2016 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
The Court held that s40(1)(a) TMA 1976 protects bona fide use of one’s own name (including corporate name) notwithstanding other provisions; the Court has power under s41 SRA, Order 15 r16 and inherent jurisdiction to grant declarations of non-infringement; the test for good faith is subjective and the appellant had shown sufficient bona fide long‑standing use and reputation to warrant a negative declaration, so the High Court’s dismissal was set aside and the DNI granted.