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Part 2 · Simplified Process for Certain Intellectual Property Claims

3. Definitions of this Part

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In this Part —“form” means the relevant form specified in the practice directions issued from time to time under Order 26, Rule 2 of the Rules of Court for the purposes of this Part by the Registrar of the Supreme Court with the approval of the Chief Justice;“intellectual property right” includes —

(a)

a patent;

(b)

a trade mark;

(c)

a geographical indication;

(d)

a registered design;

(e)

a copyright;

(f)

a right in a protected layout design of an integrated circuit;

(g)

a grant of protection in respect of a plant variety;

(h)

a right in confidential information, trade secret or know how; and

(i)

a right to protect goodwill by way of passing off or similar action against unfair competition;“monetary relief” means —

(a)

an account for profits;

(b)

damages (including additional, equitable and statutory damages); and

(c)

contractual interest.

“form” means the relevant form specified in the practice directions issued from time to time under Order 26, Rule 2 of the Rules of Court for the purposes of this Part by the Registrar of the Supreme Court with the approval of the Chief Justice;

“intellectual property right” includes —

(a)

a patent;

(b)

a trade mark;

(c)

a geographical indication;

(d)

a registered design;

(e)

a copyright;

(f)

a right in a protected layout design of an integrated circuit;

(g)

a grant of protection in respect of a plant variety;

(h)

a right in confidential information, trade secret or know how; and

(i)

a right to protect goodwill by way of passing off or similar action against unfair competition;

“monetary relief” means —

(a)

an account for profits;

(b)

damages (including additional, equitable and statutory damages); and

(c)

contractual interest.

Report

Part 3

Geographical Indications Act 2014

Part 4

Patents Act 1994

Part 5

Registered Designs Act 2000

Part 6

Trade Marks Act 1998