Reference no: EM133228316
Assignment:
Give a in-depth explanation on the following question, with the research source
Question:
"To protect the rights arising out of the registration of a trade mark, the Trade Marks Act [194 of 1993] provides proprietors with a statutory infringement action": A van der Merwe, S Geyer, R Kelbrick et al Law of Intellectual Property in South Africa (2016) 161.
Required:
Critically analyse the type of infringement action in the case of Laugh It Off Promotions CC v South African Breweries International (Finance) BV t/a Sabmark International and Another 2006 (l) SA 144 (CC), and the courts' general approach to this form of infringement.
- Identify the type of infringement action;
- Identify and briefly explain the type of infringement action;
- Explain the facts of the case;
- Provide a conclusion discussing the court's approach.
Compulsory source to peruse:
- Laugh It Off Promotions CC v South African Breweries International (Finance) BV t/a Sabmark International and Another 2006 (l) SA 144
(CC).