Library - Case Law

Page 1 of 1 pages

South African Breweries International B.V. t/a SABMARK International v. Laugh It Off Promotions
South African Breweries International B.V. t/a SABMARK International v. Laugh It Off Promotions

The applicant is a company registered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and trades in and controls the trade in a large range of products, largely alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The respondent is a close corporation and offers for sale T-shirts bearing marks which are similar to a number of well-known trade marks, including those of the applicant. It does so through advertising on the internet.

Cadbury (Pty) Ltd v. Beacon Sweets & Chocolates (Pty) Ltd and another  2000 (2) SA 771 (SCA.)
Cadbury (Pty) Ltd v. Beacon Sweets & Chocolates (Pty) Ltd and another 2000 (2) SA 771 (SCA.)

Both Cadbury (Pty) Limited ("Cadbury") and Beacon Sweets and Chocolates (Pty) Limited ("Beacon") are manufacturers and distributors of sweets and confectionery.