British American Tobacco Kenya Limited v Cut Tobacco Kenya Limited [2007] KECA 128 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 128
- Citation
- [2007] KECA 128 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2007
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of the High Court of KenyaCoramP.K. TUNOI, E.O. O'KUBASU, E.M. GITHINJI
Holding
The court dismissed the appellant's claims, finding that the appellant failed to prove its case.
Facts
The appellant, British American Tobacco Kenya Limited, sued the respondent, Cut Tobacco Kenya Limited, for infringement of trade marks and passing off. The appellant alleged that the respondent was manufacturing and selling cigarettes bearing the mark 'HORSEMAN', which was similar to the appellant's 'Sportsman' mark.
Issues
- Infringement of trade mark 'Sportsman'
- Passing off of goods as the appellant's goods
- Manufacturing, importing, distributing, selling or offering for sale cigarettes bearing the mark 'HORSEMAN' or similar marks
Reasoning
The court considered the principles of law regarding trade marks and passing off, and found that the appellant's evidence was not sufficient to establish infringement or passing off.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs to the respondent
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- EPHANTUS MWANGI & ANOTHER V. DUNCAN MWANGI WAMBUGU [1982-88] KAR 278
- PARKER KNOLL LTD., V. KNOLL INTERNATIONAL LTD. (3)
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