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Re Woodward's Trade Mark

1915

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Facts

Cited for the point that 'Gripe water' was held descriptive.

Issue

Are descriptive words protected?

Held

'Gripe water' was held descriptive.

Principle

'Gripe water' was held descriptive.

Why it matters

Descriptive names.

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Re Woodward's Trade Mark (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/re-woodwards-trade-mark> accessed 31 October 2026

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