Discovered somebody using your registered trade mark without your consent? Below is a list of some of the potential remedies available to you:
Section 14(2) of the Trade Marks Act 1994 provides for the same remedies as are available for infringement of any other property right, in particular:
- Damages.
- An injunction.
- An account of profits.
The TMA 1994 further provides for the following:
- Section 15 Â an order against an infringer to remove the offending sign or for destruction of goods or materials.
- Section 16 Â an order to deliver up infringing goods or materials held in the course of business.
- Section 19 Â orders relating to the destruction goods or materials delivered up subject to section 16.
- Sections 92-98 Â criminal law sanctions that include fines and even imprisonment!
The High Court has indicated in previous decisions that the relief obtained by a trade mark owner will reflect the conduct and position of the defendant, i.e. where an honest and unwitting infringer admits liability, his punishment may be less harsh that than of a dishonest and flagrant infringer.
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