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Colgate Palmolive Company Ltd v Sombe Supermarket Ltd (Civil Suit No. 689 of 2016) [2017] UGCommC 6 (10 February 2017)
The High Court found trademark infringement and passing off over toothbrushes sold as “Colage Double Action,” awarded damages, injunction, and destruction of goods.
Guangzhou Tiger head battery group co Ltd v Milly nakanjako & Anor (Civil Suit No. 516 of 2012) [2014] UGCommC 206 (24 April 2014)
The court found that the Plaintiff is the registered user of the 'Tiger Head' trademark in Uganda and that the 1st Defendant imported batteries deceptively similar to the Plaintiff's, not manufactured by the Plaintiff, and without the required import license. This conduct constituted both trademark infringement and passing off under Ugandan law. The goods were counterfeit and their importation was illegal under the External Trade Act and relevant statutory instruments. The Plaintiff's rights as a registered trademark user were violated, entitling it to injunctive relief, delivery up and destr…
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Hewlet Packard Development Company L.P v China Future Furniture Co. Ltd & Anor (Civil Suit No. 97 of 2013) [2014] UGCommC 1 (10 January 2014)
The High Court found toner cartridges imported by the first defendant were counterfeit and infringed HP trademarks, granting injunctions, seizure, destruction, and UGX 20 million in damages.
Kiwi European Holding Bv & Anor v Djaoto Arua (High Court Miscellaneous Application No. 457 of 2006) [2006] UGCommC 55 (3 October 2006)
The High Court granted a temporary injunction over KIWI shoe polish goods, finding triable issues on trademark infringement, passing off, and possible irreparable harm.
Haco Industries (K) Ltd v Ddungu FW (HCT-00-CC-MA 253 of 2005) [2005] UGCommC 21 (11 May 2005)
The High Court granted a temporary injunction over 72 cartons of allegedly counterfeit Bic pens, but refused to bind the non-party Special Revenue Protection Services.
John Murray (Publishers) Ltd & 10 Ors v G.W. Senkindu & Anor (High Court Civil Suit No. 1018 of 1997) [1998] UGHC 6 (26 October 1998)
The High Court ordered foreign plaintiffs to furnish security for costs, fixing the amount at UGX 15 million after finding no sufficient assets shown for enforcement.
