Rwanda: Tanzanian Investor to Challenge Court Ruling in Trademark Dispute

23 February 2015

Tanzanian firm Mikoani Limited plans to challenge last week's Commercial Court ruling on a disputed trademark, Azania, that went in favour of its rival, Bakhresa group.

Speaking to The New Times after the ruling, a Mikoani representative - who requested not to be named in order to talk freely - also said they might be forced to abandon the Rwandan market since they cannot use their trademark anymore.

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