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Petitioner / Claimant (Plaintiff)
London Rubber Co. Ltd.
Respondent / Defendant
Durex Products
Dispute Summary
London Rubber Co. Ltd. opposed the registration of the mark 'Durex' by Durex Products, claiming prior use since 1932. The dispute centered on whether the identical marks should be refused due to potential deception under Section 8(a), or if special circumstances under Section 10(2) justified the registration.
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defendant_favorable
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