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Company Name Registration in South Africa

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What is the main concern with the client's proposed company name, A Pick and Pay Stores (Pty) (Ltd) @?

The name is not descriptive enough
The name is too similar to an existing company name
The company name is too long
The use of the '@' symbol is not allowed (correct)

In the case of Lucky Star Ltd v Lucky Brands (Pty) Ltd, what was the main issue with the company names?

The names were too long
The names were too similar (correct)
The names were not descriptive enough
The names were too descriptive

What is the main principle established by the case of Peregrine Group (Pty) Ltd v Peregrine Holdings Ltd?

Company names must be unique (correct)
Company names must not be too long
Company names must include a special character
Company names must be descriptive

In the case of Asiza (Pty) Ltd v Azisa Media CC, what was the outcome of the court's decision?

The court ruled that the names were similar and could cause confusion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely outcome if the client proceeds with the proposed company name, A Pick and Pay Stores (Pty) (Ltd) @?

The company will not be registered due to the use of the '@' symbol (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the symbol '@' in the proposed company name, A Pick and Pay Stores (Pty) (Ltd) @, and how does it relate to the case of Peregrine Group (Pty) Ltd v Peregrine Holdings Ltd 2000 (1) SA 187 (W)?

The symbol '@' is likely to be considered a distinctive feature of the company name, and according to the Peregrine Group case, it may be deemed to be a unique identifier, potentially leading to confusion with similar names. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Lucky Star Ltd v Lucky Brands (Pty) Ltd 2017 (2) SA 588 (SCA) case inform your advice to the client regarding the proposed company name, A Pick and Pay Stores (Pty) (Ltd) @?

The Lucky Star case highlights the importance of considering the likelihood of confusion between company names, and in this case, the proposed name may be too similar to existing names, potentially leading to confusion and legal issues. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key takeaway from the Asiza (Pty) Ltd v Azisa Media CC 2002 (4) SA 377 (C) case, and how does it relate to the client's proposed company name, A Pick and Pay Stores (Pty) (Ltd) @?

The Asiza case emphasizes the importance of ensuring that a company name is not likely to be confused with an existing name, and in this case, the proposed name may be too similar to existing names, potentially leading to confusion. Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential legal consequences if the client proceeds with the proposed company name, A Pick and Pay Stores (Pty) (Ltd) @, without considering the implications of the Lucky Star Ltd v Lucky Brands (Pty) Ltd and Asiza (Pty) Ltd v Azisa Media CC cases?

The client may face legal challenges, including potential lawsuits, and may be required to change the company name, which could have significant consequences for the company's brand and operations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern that the client should consider when proposing a company name, and how does this relate to the Peregrine Group (Pty) Ltd v Peregrine Holdings Ltd and Lucky Star Ltd v Lucky Brands (Pty) Ltd cases?

The primary concern is ensuring that the proposed company name is not likely to be confused with an existing name, and the Peregrine Group and Lucky Star cases provide guidance on how to evaluate this risk. Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the main concern with the client's proposed company name, A Pick and Pay Stores (Pty) (Ltd) @?

In the case of Lucky Star Ltd v Lucky Brands (Pty) Ltd, what was the main issue with the company names?

What is the main principle established by the case of Peregrine Group (Pty) Ltd v Peregrine Holdings Ltd?

In the case of Asiza (Pty) Ltd v Azisa Media CC, what was the outcome of the court's decision?

What is the likely outcome if the client proceeds with the proposed company name, A Pick and Pay Stores (Pty) (Ltd) @?

What is the significance of the symbol '@' in the proposed company name, A Pick and Pay Stores (Pty) (Ltd) @, and how does it relate to the case of Peregrine Group (Pty) Ltd v Peregrine Holdings Ltd 2000 (1) SA 187 (W)?

How does the Lucky Star Ltd v Lucky Brands (Pty) Ltd 2017 (2) SA 588 (SCA) case inform your advice to the client regarding the proposed company name, A Pick and Pay Stores (Pty) (Ltd) @?

What is the key takeaway from the Asiza (Pty) Ltd v Azisa Media CC 2002 (4) SA 377 (C) case, and how does it relate to the client's proposed company name, A Pick and Pay Stores (Pty) (Ltd) @?

What are the potential legal consequences if the client proceeds with the proposed company name, A Pick and Pay Stores (Pty) (Ltd) @, without considering the implications of the Lucky Star Ltd v Lucky Brands (Pty) Ltd and Asiza (Pty) Ltd v Azisa Media CC cases?

What is the primary concern that the client should consider when proposing a company name, and how does this relate to the Peregrine Group (Pty) Ltd v Peregrine Holdings Ltd and Lucky Star Ltd v Lucky Brands (Pty) Ltd cases?

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