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agatha christie limited
Respondent / Defendant
registrar of trade marks
Dispute Summary
Agatha Christie Limited sought registration of the trademark "AND THEN THERE WERE NONE" for services related to education, but the Registrar of Trade Marks refused registration citing a lack of distinctiveness. The company appealed this refusal, arguing that the Registrar's reasoning was unreasoned.
Outcome / Ruling
The High Court issued notice to the respondent and remanded the case for further consideration, directing the respondent to file a response within two weeks and setting a date for disposal on December 8, 2021.
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