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Intellectual Property [2014] ZASCA 173

Roodezandt Ko-Operatiewe Wynmakery Ltd v Robertson Winery (Pty) Ltd and Another (503/2013)

Roodezandt Ko-Operatiewe Wynmakery Ltd v Robertson Winery (Pty) Ltd and Another (503/2013) [2014] ZASCA 173; 2014 BIP 294 (SCA) (19 November 2014)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
503/2013
Judges
Brand, Maya, Shongwe, Theron, Meyer

The Supreme Court of Appeal upheld removal of the trademark “Robertson Hills,” finding it likely to confuse with the respondent’s “Robertson” marks, but made removal effective from the removal application date.

  • Trademark Rectification
  • Likelihood Of Confusion
  • Distinctiveness Of Geographical Names
  • Retrospective Effect Of Removal
  • Badge Of Origin
  • Wine Of Origin Scheme
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Intellectual Property [2013] ZASCA 152

Mettenheimer and Another v Zonquasdrif Vineyards CC and Others (965/12)

Mettenheimer and Another v Zonquasdrif Vineyards CC and Others (965/12) [2013] ZASCA 152; 2014 (2) SA 204 (SCA); [2014] 1 All SA 645 (SCA); 2013 BIP 302 (SCA) (19 November 2013)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
965/12
Judges
Brand, Theron, Pillay, Petse, Meyer

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that the respondent’s use of Zonquasdrif Vineyards for wine grapes did not infringe the Zonquasdrift trade mark for wine.

  • Trade Mark Infringement
  • Likelihood Of Confusion
  • Close Corporation Name Dispute
  • Badge Of Origin
  • Wine Of Origin Scheme
  • Trade-mark-infringement
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