Health World Limited v Shin-Sun Australia Pty Ltd [2008] FCA 100

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Health World Limited v Shin-Sun Australia Pty Ltd

[2008] FCA 100 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY– trade marks – rectification proceedings – expungement proceedings – statute applies as it stood at the time of commencement of proceedings – no deceptive similarity between INNER HEALTH PLUS and HealthPlus – applicant in each proceeding lacked standing as 'a person aggrieved' – registered proprietor of HealthPlus mark failed to demonstrate intention to use or actual use – use of HealthPlus mark by a company with the same directors as the registered proprietor does not amount to authorised use – no relevant control – discretionary principles Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth) s 8 Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) ss 7, 8, 9, 10, 42, 59, 60, 88, 89, 92, 101 Trade Marks Amendment Act 2006 (Cth) Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth)ss 52, 53

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