Daiso wins Manila court battle
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Japanese discount retailer Daiso has won the right to use its name in the Philippines after a hearing in the Supreme Court.
In a final ruling just issued, the court has blocked Filipino company Japan Home Center from using the trademark Daiso, confirming an earlier ruling by the Court of Appeals.
The judges ruled that Japan Home Center had registered the name in “bad faith” in 2005 – largely to prevent the Japanese Daiso or its local franchisee from using it.
Daiso Industries of Japan first filed a complaint with the Intellectual Property Office back in 2009 after it appointed Robinsons Retail Holdings as its local distributor and retail partner. Daiso Industries owns the brand name.
This week’s Supreme Court decision thus ends a six year long legal battle to give Daiso and Robinson the legal right to use the brand.
Robinsons currently operates 38 Daison stores in the Philippines.
In another case in January this year, the Intellectual Property Office blocked MySmart One-Shop Daiso from using the brand name.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which court made the final decision regarding Daiso's right to use its name in the Philippines?
Which court made the final decision regarding Daiso's right to use its name in the Philippines?
The Supreme Court in Manila issued the final ruling, confirming an earlier decision by the Court of Appeals. This brought an end to a six-year legal dispute concerning the brand name.
Q.Why did the court rule against Japan Home Center regarding the Daiso trademark?
Why did the court rule against Japan Home Center regarding the Daiso trademark?
The judges ruled that Japan Home Center had registered the name Daiso in 'bad faith' in 2005. Their intention was largely to prevent the Japanese Daiso or its local franchisee from being able to use the brand.
Q.When did Daiso Industries first begin legal action to protect its brand name in the Philippines?
When did Daiso Industries first begin legal action to protect its brand name in the Philippines?
Daiso Industries of Japan first filed a complaint with the Intellectual Property Office in 2009. This action was taken after they appointed Robinsons Retail Holdings as their local distributor and retail partner.
Q.What is the current relationship between Daiso and Robinsons Retail Holdings in the Philippines?
What is the current relationship between Daiso and Robinsons Retail Holdings in the Philippines?
Robinsons Retail Holdings is Daiso's local distributor and retail partner in the Philippines. They currently operate 38 Daiso stores in the country, with the recent court decision affirming their legal right to use the brand.
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