Colgate-Palmolive (Pty) Ltd and Another v Bliss Brands (Pty) Ltd and Another (095598/2024)
Colgate-Palmolive (Pty) Ltd and Another v Bliss Brands (Pty) Ltd and Another (095598/2024) [2024] ZAGPJHC 1089 (11 October 2024)
The court found that Bliss Brands failed to comply with the order of Manoim J, as the changes made to the Securex packaging were merely cosmetic and did not materially distinguish the new packaging from the old offending packaging. Bliss also continued to advertise the old packaging online, including on its own website. Bliss did not discharge the evidentiary burden to rebut the presumption of wilfulness and mala fides. Consequently, Bliss was found to be in contempt of court. The court further held that Bliss should be precluded from proceeding with its own application until it purges its co…
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- Contempt Of Court
- Breach Of Court Order
- Advertising Regulation
- Code Of Advertising Practice
- Punitive Costs
- Right Of Access To Court