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Scotch Whisky Association v ISETAN MITSUKOSHI LTD.

[2019] SGHC 200
JurisdictionSingapore
Year2019
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Trade Marks — Absolute grounds for refusal of registration — Whether applicant’s trade mark deceptive as to nature or origin — Section 7(4)(b) Trade Marks Act (Cap 332, 2005 Rev Ed); Trade Marks — Absolute grounds for refusal of registration — Whether trade mark contains or consists of a geographical indication — Section 7(7) Trade Marks Act (Cap 332, 2005 Rev Ed); Trade Marks — Absolute grounds for refusal of registration — Whether use prohibited by the Geographical Indications Act (Cap 117, 1999 Rev Ed) — Section 7(5) Trade Marks Act (Cap 332, 2005 Rev Ed)

Area of Law

Trade Marks

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