Intellectual Property Rights in Global Trade: Supreme Court Clarifies the Distinction Between Trade Mark Infringement and Counterfeiting
In a landmark ruling (Yossi Barel v Popular Trading CC and Others, SCA 2025), the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) drew a critical distinction between trade mark infringement and counterfeiting under the Counterfeit Goods Act of 1997, providing much-needed clarity for brand owners and traders alike. The case centred on the use of the “ENRICO […]
