Arpico Finance Company PLC v. Richard Pieris Arpico Finance Limited – SC C.H.C APPEAL NO. 41/2014-2014

Brief
In the case between Arpico Finance Company PLC (Respondent) and Richard Pieris Arpico Finance Limited (Petitioner), the court addressed the dispute over the use of the trade name “Arpico Finance” and related allegations of unfair competition and passing off under the Intellectual Property Act. The findings established that the Petitioner’s use of a similar trade name was likely to cause confusion among consumers and damage the goodwill of the Respondent. Consideration was given to whether the High Court had correctly applied the standards for issuing an interim injunction, specifically evaluating the existence of a prima facie case, the balance of convenience, and other equitable considerations under Section 54 of the Judicature Act. Upon review of the parties’ evidence and relevant