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Sehwani, Incorporated and/or Benita’s Frites, Inc. vs. In-N-Out Burger, Inc., G.R. No. 171053. October 15, 2007. ,
Philippines
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Date of Judgment
October 15, 2007
Issuing Authority
Supreme Court
Level of the Issuing Authority
Final Instance
Type of Procedure
Judicial (Administrative)
Subject Matter
Trademarks
Plaintiff/Appellant
Sehwani, Incorporated and/or Benita’s Frites, Inc.
Defendant/Respondent
In-N-Out Burger, Inc.
Keywords
Unfair competition, Likelihood of confusion, Trademark cancellation, Well known mark
Judgment/Decision
English
Sehwani, Incorporated and/or Benita’s Frites, Inc. vs. In-N-Out Burger, Inc., G.R. No. 171053. October 15, 2007.
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Relevant Legislation
Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 8293)
(PH001)
Office Order No. 12, Series of 2002, Intellectual Property Office Uniform Rules on Appeal
(PH018)
1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
(PH020)
Other Relevant Legislation or Treaty
Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 8293
Relevant Treaties
Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
WIPO Lex No.
PH025-j