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Facts
Cited for the point that purely descriptive words like 'stout' are not protected.
Issue
Are descriptive words protected?
Held
Purely descriptive words like 'stout' are not protected.
Principle
Purely descriptive words like 'stout' are not protected.
Why it matters
Descriptive names.
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Raggett v Findlater (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/raggett-v-findlater> accessed 31 October 2026
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