Cabinet Chaillot - Jurinea
Action for Infringement

Jurinea Form 364
Parties to the case CRACKER (Mark)
(Use in trade)
versus CRACKERING BALL (Use in trade)
CRACKLING BALL (Use in trade)

10-19-97, TGI de Paris (First Instance)
Domain
--- Issue of law
Result
Validity of the mark Yes
--- Distinctivity of the mark
------ Fireworks
Yes
Comparaison of the signs
--- Inoperative addition Yes
Infringement of the mark Yes
Enacting terms: Damages 15,244 Euros
Interdiction (by established infraction) 152 Euros
Order on the ground of Art 700 NCPC 1,829 Euros

Publication(s): PIBD 1998, Ref.: 645, III, 17

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