Krystalline Salt Limited v S.D.T Group of Companies (Trademark Application 40233 of 2009)
Krystalline Salt Limited v S.D.T Group of Companies (Trademark Application 40233 of 2009) [2024] UGRSB 5 (2 May 2024)
The applicant's "JJABARI" trademark is visually, phonetically, and conceptually similar to the opponent's registered "HABARI" trademark. Both marks feature nearly identical design elements, including coconut trees and birds, and the words are placed similarly. The goods covered by both marks are identical. The minor differences in lettering and small design elements do not sufficiently distinguish the marks. Applying the statutory prohibition under section 25 of the Trademarks Act, 2010, and established judicial tests for likelihood of confusion, the Registrar finds that the applicant's mark…
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- Trademark Similarity
- Likelihood Of Confusion
- Visual And Phonetic Comparison
- Distinctiveness Of Marks
- Fair Competition
- Registration Prohibition