Guernsey Judgment 25/2004 - Healthspan Limited v Healthy Direct Limited

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Passing off action between two Guernsey companies - an application to stay proceedings on grounds of forum non conveniens - principles to be applied - other available forum, availability of witnesses - lis alibi pendens - defendant seeking negative declaration before an English court - relevance of trademark dimension - application for stay refused - alternative dispute resolution should however be considered, rather than litigation