Two manufacturers of electric products have obtained court orders blocking local traders from infringing on their trademarks to market and distribute the products. Havells Limited and QRG Enterprises Limited obtained the order from the High Court blocking Mr Duncan Maina Gathu and Galactic Systems Limited from marketing and distributing circuit breakers, using its trademarks. The local dealers were blocked from dealing in any products bearing trademarks that are identical to the Havells trademarks, pending a hearing and determination of the petition. Through lawyers Lorna Mbatia and Billy Wesonga, the two manufacturers sought the order to restrain the traders from dealing with any goods that bear marks that are identical to their clients’ trademarks. The India-based manufacturers are also seeking orders to compel Jiji.co.ke to pull down all listings of products that bear marks that are identical to the Havells’ trademarks.
