, LML4802 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
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Kenzo is a Korean manufacturer of computer screens, which he
markets under the trademark VISIONVIEW. Kenzo’s mark
VISIONVIEW is not registered as a trademark in South Africa.
Kenzo markets his products worldwide through a chain of
national distributors. Kenzo’s products are marketed in South
Africa by Manamela (Pty) Ltd, Kenzo’s authorised distributor.
The VISIONVIEW products are of high quality and are the most
popular brand of computer screens sold in South Africa. Kenzo
becomes aware that Lungi, a local manufacturer, is marketing a
range of television screens under the trademark VERSIONVIEW.
(Korea is a member of the Paris Convention.) (a) Advise Kenzo
whether he can prevent Lungi from using the VERSIONVIEW
mark in relation to television screens under the private law of
competition. (10) (b) Advise Kenzo whether he can prevent
Lungi from using the VERSIONVIEW mark in relation to
television screens under the Trademarks Act 194 of 1993. (10)
(a) Kenzo’s options under private law of competition
In South Africa, the law of competition includes principles such
as unlawful competition, which can protect businesses from
others seeking to take advantage of their goodwill and
reputation in an unfair manner. Even though Kenzo's trademark
Semester 2 2024 - DUE September 2024 ; 100%
TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations.
Kenzo is a Korean manufacturer of computer screens, which he
markets under the trademark VISIONVIEW. Kenzo’s mark
VISIONVIEW is not registered as a trademark in South Africa.
Kenzo markets his products worldwide through a chain of
national distributors. Kenzo’s products are marketed in South
Africa by Manamela (Pty) Ltd, Kenzo’s authorised distributor.
The VISIONVIEW products are of high quality and are the most
popular brand of computer screens sold in South Africa. Kenzo
becomes aware that Lungi, a local manufacturer, is marketing a
range of television screens under the trademark VERSIONVIEW.
(Korea is a member of the Paris Convention.) (a) Advise Kenzo
whether he can prevent Lungi from using the VERSIONVIEW
mark in relation to television screens under the private law of
competition. (10) (b) Advise Kenzo whether he can prevent
Lungi from using the VERSIONVIEW mark in relation to
television screens under the Trademarks Act 194 of 1993. (10)
(a) Kenzo’s options under private law of competition
In South Africa, the law of competition includes principles such
as unlawful competition, which can protect businesses from
others seeking to take advantage of their goodwill and
reputation in an unfair manner. Even though Kenzo's trademark
