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The High Court held that directions on third-party liability under Order 1 Rule 18(1) CPC may still be given after hearing has begun, to avoid prejudice.
The plaintiff proved on a balance of probabilities that he invented and registered the literary work 'Jipimie Plus', submitted it to the defendant, and the defendant used it without consent, thereby infringing the plaintiff’s copyright. The plaintiff failed to strictly prove specific damages but was entitled to general damages for the infringement.
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The High Court quashed a Resident Magistrate Court judgment for lack of jurisdiction after finding the remitted civil case had to be dealt with by the District Court.
The court found that the issue of ownership of the broadcasting channel, which was not determined by the trial court, warrants the attention of the Court of Appeal and thus constitutes a point of law meriting leave to appeal.
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Plaintiff proved ownership and registration of the copyright and trademark. Defendant's use of a confusingly similar logo and website content constituted willful infringement of Plaintiff's exclusive rights, causing likelihood of confusion among consumers. Plaintiff is entitled to declaratory relief, permanent injunction, removal of infringing content, damages, and costs.
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The High Court held that the defendant infringed the plaintiff’s copyright in artistic textile designs, granted a permanent injunction, and awarded general damages.
The Court of Appeal held that VETA infringed the appellant’s copyright by reproducing and selling a book containing his registered road signs without consent.
The High Court allowed a copyright appeal, finding unauthorized use of the appellant’s artistic works, and awarded general and exemplary damages, injunction, and costs.
The High Court granted RSA Limited leave to appeal against a ruling dismissing its copyright claim, finding unsettled issues on jurisdiction and the retrospective effect of 2018 amendments.
Leave granted due to unsettled issues regarding jurisdiction and retrospective application of copyright law amendments, which constitute serious legal issues for determination by the Court of Appeal.
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