High Court Rules on Pork Noodle Trade Mark Dispute

Tang Chay Seng v. Tung Yang Wee Arthur [2010] SGHC 228

In Tang Chay Seng v. Tung Yang Wee Arthur, the plaintiff failed in its claim against the defendant for trade mark infringement, but succeeded in a passing off claim. The claim for trade mark infringement failed as the court found that the plaintiff had consented to the use of the allegedly infringing name by the defendant. While the plaintiff succeeded in passing off, he was awarded nominal damages of SG$1,000 (US$770) for loss of goodwill as there was no evidence of the loss suffered or likely to be ...