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Dublin bus seeks orders preventing rival tour operator using green buses
Summary
Dublin Bus has applied to the High Court for injunctions to stop rival operator Dublin Coach from using any shade of green on its vehicles, staff uniforms or promotional material. The State company argues that Dublin Coach's recent launch of a green‑coloured open‑top bus service for city sightseeing is likely to confuse customers, as Dublin Bus has operated its own green‑coloured Dublin Bus Tours since 2006. The injunctions sought would also require Dublin Coach to adopt a distinctly different colour for its buses, stops, uniforms and marketing. Mr Justice Paul Gilligan granted Dublin Bus permission to serve notice of proceedings against Dublin Coach and adjourned the matter to the following week, stating he would hear both sides before deciding on the application. The case remains pending, with the court yet to rule on the injunction request.
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What: Report matter: Dublin bus seeks orders preventing rival tour operator using green buses. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
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- 2015-05-15 Publication
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