Name Disputes
Status: Granted
This is an application for default judgment.
  • The Applicant seeks an order directing the First Respondent to change its name to a name that does not incorporate the word ‘MOTUS’ which the Applicant has registered as its trademark in different classes.
  • The Tribunal is required to determine whether the First Respondent’s continued use of this word as part of its name infringes on the Applicant’s trademarks.
  • The Tribunal is also required to determine whether the First Respondent’s name satisfies the requirements of section 11(2) of the Companies Act.

Decision Details
Decision Date:
25 July 2023
Decision Parties:
Motus Corporation Ltd vs Motus Technical Academy (Pty) Ltd and CIPC

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