Judgement for the case Lego Systems
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Claimant was the manufacturer of the ‘lego’ toy.
Defendant was a manufacturer of gardening equipment including sprinklers from coloured plastic, though did not operate in UK.
When Defendant sought to expand into UK, Claimant alleged passing off and sought injunction.
Held
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Claimant had established reputation in mark ‘Lego’ that was capable of extending far beyond toys.
I.e. was capable of extending even to items such as gardening equipment.
Thus was real risk that public would believe there was connection between Claimant and Defendant.
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