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Enjoining order against ‘The King Crab’ restaurant

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The Colombo Commercial High Court issued two enjoining orders against a restaurant identifying itself as ‘The King Crab,’ following claims of unfair competition by the renowned Sri Lankan restaurant chain Ministry of Crab who was owned by former Sri Lankan Cricket legend duo Mahela Jayawardena and Kumar Sangakkara.

The enjoining orders were issued by Colombo Commercial High Court Judge K.P Fernando after considering a case filed by Crab Corp Pvt ltd against Gourmet Holdings, The King Crab and its Chef Edward Benedict.

Following issuing the orders notices were issued and defendants were ordered to produce their facts before the Court today (23). Senior Counsel Manoj Bandara appearing for the plaintiff Crab Corp Ltd, the registered Sri Lankan entity of Ministry of Crab made submission before the Court that ‘The King Crab’ restaurant was utilising the distinctive yellow and black colour combinations, and most significantly a yellow crab logo against a black background and other business identifiers popularly associated with Ministry of Crab, including specific designs and catchphrases, in their restaurant, menus, social media and other promotions, leading to confusion among customers.

The Counsel brought to the attention of the Court that the said restaurant was also situated at close proximity to the plaintiff’s flagship restaurant at Old Dutch Hospital complex at Colombo Fort, thereby heightening the confusion.

Ministry of Crab, established as a premier dining destination known for its unique Crab centric theme and seafood offerings, has built significant brand equity through its signature logo and vibrant colour palette for over a decade and is one of the only two Sri Lankan restaurants to be listed among the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for 8 consecutive years since 2015, putting Sri Lanka in the spotlight on the culinary world map. Ministry of Crab is owned by celebrity Chef Dharshan Munidasa and Sri Lankan cricket legends Mahela Jayawardane and Kumar Sangakkara. A number of other restaurants in the Ministry of Crabs restaurants chain are also operating in the major cities around the world, including Singapore, Shanghai, Chengdu, Manila, Mumbai, and Bangkok.

The Senior Counsel appearing for the plaintiff told Court that the value of the branding of Ministry of Crab extends beyond mere aesthetics, it embodies the restaurant’s reputation for quality and innovation in the culinary scene, and that the actions of the defendants appeared to be an attempt to capitalise on the goodwill and customer base of Ministry of Crab. The plaintiff presented evidence demonstrating that the conduct of the defendants violates principles of unfair competition as outlined in Section 160 of the Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003. On the instructions of the Sudath Perera Associates, a Panel of attorneys including Manoj Bandara with Thidas Herath, Thamali Wijekoon, Anjallie Fonseka appeared for the plaintiff.

(Daily News)

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Court order issued against ‘Eh Yaye’ song

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The Commercial High Court has issued an interim injunction order, preventing popular artistes Romaine Willis and Mass Ramli Miskin (DJ Mass) from performing, reproducing and distributing the song ‘Eh Yaye’.

Colombo Commercial High Court Judge Priyantha Fernando issued the order after the Plaint filed under the Intellectual Property Act by popular singer Corrine Almeida.

The case also alleges that the musical composition and the lyrics of the song ‘Eh Yaye’ were substantially similar to the song ‘Api Natamu’.

Naming Willis and DJ Mass as defendants,  the plaintiff Corrine Almeida had also stated that she is the owner of the copyright and economic rights to the musical composition and lyrics of her song titled “Api Natamu”.

The plaintiff instituted action in terms of the Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003 alleging that the musical composition and the lyrics of ‘Eh Yaye’ were substantially similar to the ‘Api Natamu’ song.

(Source : Dailymirror.lk)

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Rains expected in several areas today

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Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (July 02), the Department of Meteorology said.

A few showers may occur in the Jaffna and Mannar districts.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts.

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IMF Executive Board approves Sri Lanka’s 4th review

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The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Fourth review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, allowing the authorities to draw about US$350 million, said Evan Papageorgiou, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka.

This brings the total IMF financial support disbursed so far to about US$1.74 billion.

“The EFF arrangement for Sri Lanka was approved by the Executive Board on March 20, 2023 in an amount of SDR 2.286 billion (395 percent of quota or about US$3 billion). The program supports Sri Lanka’s efforts to durably restore macroeconomic stability by (i) restoring fiscal and debt sustainability while protecting the vulnerable, (ii) safeguarding price and financial sector stability, (iii) rebuilding external buffers, (iv) strengthening governance and reducing corruption vulnerabilities, and (v) enhancing growth-oriented structural reforms.”

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