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Intellectual Property [2023] ZAKZDHC 40

Fuel Trailers (Pty) Ltd t/a Trailers and Tankers v St Logistics (Pty) Ltd t/a Jikelele Tankers and Trailers (D9292/2021)

Fuel Trailers (Pty) Ltd t/a Trailers and Tankers v St Logistics (Pty) Ltd t/a Jikelele Tankers and Trailers (D9292/2021) [2023] ZAKZDHC 40 (14 June 2023)

Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Durban
Case number
D9292/2021
Judge
Sipunzi

The High Court interdicted a former distributor from using a confusingly similar trailer-and-tanker logo and get-up, finding passing-off and unlawful competition.

  • Passing Off
  • Unlawful Competition
  • Trade Mark Distinctiveness
  • Get Up
  • Restraint Of Trade
  • Passing-off
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Intellectual Property [2014] ZAGPPHC 963

Philip Morris Brands S.A.R.L. v N V Sumatra Tobacco Trading CO and Another (26816/14)

Philip Morris Brands S.A.R.L. v N V Sumatra Tobacco Trading CO and Another (26816/14) [2014] ZAGPPHC 963; 2014 BIP 265 (GP) (17 November 2014)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
26816/14
Judge
J H Bosman

The High Court dismissed Philip Morris Brands’ opposition to the KING logo trademark, finding no proven reputation in the packaging alone and no confusing similarity.

  • Trade Mark Opposition
  • Likelihood Of Confusion
  • Distinctiveness
  • Reputation Of Trademark
  • Get Up
  • Section 10 Trade Marks Act
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Intellectual Property [2006] ZAGPHC 202

Engen Petroleum Ltd v Botha and Others (4658/05)

Engen Petroleum Ltd v Botha and Others (4658/05) [2006] ZAGPHC 202; 2006 BIP 215 (T) (19 May 2006)

Court
High Courts - Gauteng
Case number
4658/05
Judge
Prinsloo

High Court interdicts a service-station dealer from passing off an imitation vehicle-service business and from using Engen trade marks without authority.

  • Trade Mark Infringement
  • Passing Off
  • Get Up
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Interdictory Relief
  • Trade-mark-infringement
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Commercial And Corporate [1992] ZASCA 2

Weber-Stephen Products Company v Alrite Engineering (Pty) Ltd. and Others (201/91)

Weber-Stephen Products Company v Alrite Engineering (Pty) Ltd. and Others (201/91) [1992] ZASCA 2; 1992 (2) SA 489 (AD); (24 February 1992)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
201/91
Judges
CORBETT, EM GROSSKOPF, MILNE, GOLDSTONE, VAN DEN HEEVER

The court held that notices on the Mirage oven did not clearly distinguish it from the Weber grill, so the passing-off interdict was breached.

  • Passing Off
  • Get Up
  • Trade Dress
  • Deceptive Similarity
  • Goodwill
  • Distinguishing Features
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