Hotel Cipriani v Cipriani (Grosvenor Street) [2010] EWCA Civ 110
Judgement for the case Hotel Cipriani v Cipriani (Grosvenor Street)
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Claimant ran famous Hotel Cipriani in Venice.
Defendant ran a restaurant of same name in Mayfair.
Claimant sued for passing off.
Held
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Mere fact that Claimant has a reputation in England does not show UK goodwill.
To have goodwill Claimant must always have customers amongst the general UK public
No matter how great its reputation in UK
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Is doubtful whether there is need for ‘direct bookings’
However on facts is clear customers book for Claimant’s hotel directly from UK
Thus no need to decide
On facts, Claimant had goodwill in UK.
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