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.