COURSE TITLE: APPLIED ENGLISH LITERATURE.
BOOK: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE SOUTH
AFRICAN COMPETITION ACT.
INSTITUTION: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA.
DUE DATE: 29TH SEPTEMBER, 2023.
LML4802 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2023 -
DUE 29 September 2023
QUESTION.
Read the case of Cochrane Steel Product Pty Ltd vs G Harrop-Allin & Sons
Pty Ltd. The case is included in the assignment folder. Critically discuss the
case with regard to section 24 of the Trademarks Act 194 of 1993 by
focusing on whether the registration of the trademark is an entry wrongly
made or wrongly remaining in the register. Note that this aspect was
discussed in the judgment. Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the
judgment on that point. You will need to conduct research in order to
respond to this question effectively with relevant to authority.
ANSWERS.
Cochrane Steel Product Pty Ltd vs G
Harrop-Allin & Sons Pty Ltd
The case of Cochrane Steel Product Pty Ltd vs G Harrop-Allin & Sons Pty Ltd
revolves around the interpretation of section 24 of the Trademarks Act 194 of 1993.
This section deals with the removal of trademarks from the register if they were
wrongly made or wrongly remain in the register.