DCC 117/1996
This case involved whether registration of a trademark was required for the crime of using a counterfeit trademark on goods.
Background
The Public Prosecution indicted the Appellant and the other accused stating that they had possessed with the intention of selling, products (deodorant perfumes) on which a counterfeit trademark was placed illegally with their knowledge.
The Public Prosecution requested their punishment according to Articles 65 of Federal Law No. 3/1987 and Article 37(4) of Federal Law No. 37/1992 ong trademarks.
Proceedings:
Court of First Instance – Decision dated 11/07/1996.
The Court of First Instance decided on 11/07/1996 to impose a fine of 3,000 AED on each of the Defendants and confiscated the seized goods. The Defendants appealed this judgment.
Appeal Court –Decision dated 04/09/1996.
The Appeal Court decided on 04/09/1996 to reject the Appeal and confirmed the appealed judgment. The Appellants appealed further.