Golden Guinea Breweries Plc has secured yet another major legal victory against International Breweries Plc, as the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal challenging a
N10 billion suit.
The appellate court’s ruling solidifies Golden Guinea’s position in the 10-year legal battle, marking a significant milestone for the indigenous brewer and a costly setback for its rival in their fight over the “Eagle Stout” trademark.
In its 42 page judgment seen by BusinessDay, the Apeal Court declared Golden Guinea Breweries Plc the Registered Proprietor of the “Eagle Stout” trademark registered as No 21153 in class 32 at the Trademark Registry, that Golden Guinea Breweries Plc is entitled to the exclusive use of the “Eagle Stout” Trademark and that International Breweries had infringed on the “Eagle Stout” Trademark of Golden Guinea Breweries Plc.
The Apeal Court in its judgment also granted an order of perpetual injunction restraining International Breweries Plc from further infringing and
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