The claimant sought to enforce European agricultural quality standards against the defendant, who was selling grapes in breach of the European Directive.
Held: The defendants were in breach, but the Directive did not give the claimants a direct right to enforce it. The issue was referred to the European Court.
Judges:
Mummery LJ
Citations:
[1999] EWCA Civ 1591
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Appeal from – Antonio Munoz Y Cia S A , Superior Fruticola S A v Frumar Limited, Redbridge Produce Marketing Limited PatC 26-Mar-1999
European legislation which controlled the naming and use of patented grape varieties did not provide for actions directly between the owner of the mark and an infringer. The purpose of the legislation was consumer protection achieved in other ways. . .
Cited by:
Appeal to – Antonio Munoz Y Cia S A , Superior Fruticola S A v Frumar Limited, Redbridge Produce Marketing Limited PatC 26-Mar-1999
European legislation which controlled the naming and use of patented grape varieties did not provide for actions directly between the owner of the mark and an infringer. The purpose of the legislation was consumer protection achieved in other ways. . .
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European, Agriculture
Updated: 05 July 2022; Ref: scu.146506