Examples of similar goods
Information and examples of similar goods.
Tulip bulbs of the same size but of different varieties, producing flowers of approximately the same shape and size and of the same colour.
Since the bulbs are not of the same variety, they are not identical goods. However, because they produce flowers of approximately the same size and shape and of the same colour, and they are commercially interchangeable, they are therefore similar goods.
Inner tubes imported from 2 different manufacturers.
Rubber inner tubes in the same range of sizes are imported from 2 different producers, both located in the same country. While each producer uses a different trademark, the inner tubes made by both are to the same standard, are of the same quality, enjoy equivalent reputations and are used by motor vehicle manufacturers in the country of importation.
As the inner tubes bear different trademarks, they are not the same in all respects and should not be regarded as identical in terms of Article 15.2(a).
Although not alike in all respects, the inner tubes do have like characteristics and component materials which enable them to perform the same functions. As the goods are made to the same standard, are of the same quality, have equivalent reputations and carry trademarks, they should be considered similar, even though the trademarks are different.