CHLORIDE EXIDE (K) LIMITED & ASSOCIATED BATTERY MANUFACTURES LTD v ZAKAYO MUCHAI WAINAINA t/a CHLORIDE EXIDE SOLAR (Civil Case 443 of 2007) [2008] KEHC 1700 (KLR) (13 June 2008) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1700
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 1700 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 June 2008
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TypeTrademark DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment in default of defence and memorandum of appearanceCoramLESIIT, Plaintiff, LESIIT, Sir Udo Udoma C.
Holding
The Court found that the Defendant's actions constituted passing off and registered a similar business name, which misled the public and harmed the Plaintiffs' business.
Facts
The Plaintiffs, CHLORIDE EXIDE KENYA LIMITED and ASSOCIATED BATTERY MANUFACTURERS, sued the Defendant, ZAKAYO MUCHAI WAINAINA trading as CHLORIDE EXIDE SOLAR, for passing off their products and services, and for illegally registering a similar business name.
Issues
- Passing off of products and services
- Registration of a similar business name
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the Defendant's actions were fraudulent and deceptive, and that he misrepresented himself as the Plaintiffs' agent and sabotaged their businesses.
Outcome
The Court ordered the Defendant to cease using the similar business name and to pay interest on the costs.
Orders
- Interests on (c) and (d) above
- Any such order or further relief as this honourable court may deem fit
Remedies
- Cease and desist order
- Interest on costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Trade Marks Act Cap 506 Laws of Kenya
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