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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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