Rani Refreshments FZCO v Akaba Investments Limited (Trademark Application 29459 of 2020)
Rani Refreshments FZCO v Akaba Investments Limited (Trademark Application 29459 of 2020) [2023] UGRSB 6 (15 March 2023)
The applicant established, through unrebutted documentary and investigative evidence, that the respondent has not made bona fide use of the 'RANI JUICE' trademark in Uganda since its registration in 2007. The respondent failed to participate or provide any evidence of use, despite being served and having knowledge of the proceedings. The company registry search corroborated the lack of trading activity, indicating dormancy. Under section 46(1)(b) of the Trademarks Act, 2010, a trademark may be cancelled if there is no bona fide use for a continuous period of three years prior to the applicati…
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- Trademark Cancellation
- Non Use
- Well Known Marks
- Paris Convention Protection