Victoria Nile Plastics Limited v Li Yao Industry Limited
Victoria Nile Plastics Limited v Li Yao Industry Limited (Civil Suit 607 of 2021) [2024] UGCommC 264 (2 September 2024)
The Plaintiff proved ownership of a registered industrial design for plastic basins and adduced evidence showing that the Defendant manufactured and sold basins substantially similar to the protected design, with only the manufacturer's name distinguishing them. The court found that the Defendant's basins would likely deceive an ordinary observer into believing they originated from the Plaintiff, thus constituting infringement under the Industrial Property Act. The Defendant failed to appear or provide evidence of registration or authorisation. Remedies were assessed based on statutory provis…
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- Industrial Design Infringement
- Passing Off
- Remedies For Infringement
- Damages Assessment
- Permanent Injunction