British Northrop Ltd v Texteam Blackburn Ltd

JurisdictionEngland & Wales
Date1973
Year1973
CourtChancery Division

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  • CHARACTER MERCHANDISING UNDER THE COPYRIGHT AND REGISTERED DESIGNS LAWS OF SINGAPORE
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    • Singapore Academy of Law Journal No. 1996, December 1996
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