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Lifestyle Equities CV v Santa Monica Polo Club Ltd

[2022] EWCA Civ 1712
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtEngland and Wales Court of Appeal
Year2022
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court of Appeal considered passing off in context of international luxury goods brand protection, addressing goodwill, misrepresentation and likelihood of confusion.

Key Principle

passing off; goodwill; misrepresentation; damage; international brand protection; likelihood of confusion in luxury goods market

Area of Law

ip

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