When a trade description is applied to goods

In force

A trade description is applied to goods if the trade description is:

(a)

applied directly to the goods, their packaging or anything containing the goods; or

(b)

applied to anything attached to the goods, their packaging or anything containing the goods; or

(c)

inserted into anything in which the goods are packaged or anything containing the goods; or

(d)

applied to, or stated in, any document relating to the goods; or

(e)

applied to any covering, label, reel or other thing used in connection with the goods; or

(f)

applied in any way prescribed by the rules; or

(g)

applied in any other way likely to lead to the belief that it describes or designates the goods.

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