(High Court of Hong Kong) – Tort – Passing off – whether action lies when no active business in Hong Kong – International reputation and goodwill – Damages whether recoverable if sustained outside the jurisdiction.
Sears J hearing of an application for an interlocutory injunction held that mere reputation was enough to found a passing off claim.
Judges:
Sears J
Citations:
[1989] 2 HKC 330
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Cited – Starbucks (HK) Ltd and Another v British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc and Others SC 13-May-2015
The court was asked whether, as the appellants contended, a claimant who is seeking to maintain an action in passing off need only establish a reputation among a significant section of the public within the jurisdiction, or whether, as the courts . .
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Commonwealth, Intellectual Property
Updated: 06 May 2022; Ref: scu.566015