SC ruling leads to cancellation of ‘Perfect Center Flitz’ trademark
Summary
The Department of Industry has cancelled the trademark registration of ‘Perfect Center Fillz’ chewing gum after the Supreme Court ruled it was too similar to Perfetti Van Melle S.p.A.’s ‘Center Fruit’ trademark. The decision is being seen as an important step in strengthening trademark protection and intellectual property rights in Nepal.
Key Points
- The Department of Industry cancelled the trademark registration of ‘Perfect Center Fillz’ chewing gum after a Supreme Court ruling.
- The court found the mark sufficiently similar to Perfetti Van Melle S.p.A.’s ‘Center Fruit’ trademark and likely to confuse ordinary consumers.
- Perfect Foods Pvt. Ltd. had registered the mark under Class 30 for chewing gum.
- The ruling is seen as significant for trademark protection and intellectual property rights in Nepal.
