Alain Bernardin v Pavilion Properties Ltd [1967] RPC 581
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United Kingdom
Reviewed By Oxbridge Law Team
Updated 2024-01-04 07:13:57 UTC
Claimant owned a club called the Crazy Horse in Paris, which was popular amongst English customers and which he advertised in England.
Defendant opened a club of same name in England.
Claimant sued.
Held
Was no passing-off.
This because Claimant had no customers in UK
Mere reputation amongst UK customers does not suffice to show goodwill.
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