The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1979] AC 731
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
ERVEN WARNINK BESLOTEN VENNOOTSCHAP AND ANOTHER APPELLANTS AND J. TOWNEND & SONS (HULL) LTD. AND ANOTHER RESPONDENTS
1979 April 24,
25,
26;
June 21
June 21
Lord Diplock, Viscount Dilhorne, Lord Salmon, Lord Fraser of Tullybelton and Lord Scarman
Passing Off
— Trade description
— Use of name “advocaat”
— Dutch liquor
— Right to exclusive use of description
— Liquor of different constitution made in England
— No geographical connotation
— Whether advocaat by its ingredients distinct and recognisable liquor
— Unfair trading
— Right to damages and injunction