Gillette Co v LA-Laboratories Ltd Oy [2005] C-228/03
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United Kingdom
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Updated 2024-01-04 07:13:45 UTC
Defendant produced razor blade handle; on packet, was stated that handle was compatible with certain types of razor produced by Claimant.
Claimant claimed that this infringed their trade marks in the razors.
Held
On facts, use was necessary and in accordance with honest practices.
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