E. & J. Gallo Winery v Lion Nathan Australia Pty Limited [2008] FCA 934

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

E. & J. GALLO WINERY v LION NATHAN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED [2008] FCA 934

TRADE MARKS – substantial identity – deceptive similarity – goods of the same description – non-use – obstacle to use – discretion not to remove trade mark even though non-use – use "in good faith" – no special facts or circumstances – evidence of internet search

Evidence Act 1995 (Cth), ss 69, 146, 147 Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth), ss 6, 7, 8, 10, 17, 92, 100, 101, 120 Trade Marks Act 1955 (Cth), s 23(1)(b) Federal Court Rules 1979 (Cth), O 11, r 10

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