CAUTIONARY NOTICE (ENGLISH)  

Notice is hereby given that VIPASSANA MEDITATION CENTRE LIMITED, a company incorporated in the laws of Australia. Address: 212 Station Street, Blackheath, New South Wales 2785, Australia ,  is the sole proprietor and rightful owner of the trademark below:   

“This is a word mark representing a system of meditation known as “Vipassana Meditation as Taught by S.N. Goenka”.  The mark identifies meditation services and related educational or training programs offered under this tradition, emphasizing non-sectarian, self-observational practices aimed at mental purification and personal transformation.”  

RIGHTS CLAIMED IN RESPECT OF CLASS 41 OF WIPO NICE CLASIFICATION  

Education, providing of training, entertainment, sporting, and cultural activities.  

Class 41 covers mainly services rendered by persons or institutions in the development of the mental faculties of persons. This Class includes, in particular: Services consisting of all forms of education of persons; Presentation of works of  visual art or literature to the public for educational purposes.  

The proprietor has invested significant time, effort, and resources into the creation, promotion, and recognition of this trademark, and it is closely associated with their services in education. The mark is widely recognized and symbolizes the goodwill and reputation of the company in conducting courses in meditation.  

This notice serves to inform the general public, business entities, retailers, distributors, and all other relevant stakeholders that the aforementioned trademark is exclusively owned by Vipassana Meditation Centre Limited, and any unauthorized use, reproduction, imitation, or misrepresentation of the mark is strictly prohibited.  

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all concerned, including dealers, businesses, and individuals, that any unauthorized or illegal use of the aforesaid trademark shall constitute an infringement of Vipassana Meditation Centre Limited’s intellectual property rights and will be deemed prejudicial to their legal interests. Such violations shall render the offender liable to both civil and criminal proceedings under the applicable laws.  

Any person, company, or entity found imitating, copying, misusing, or otherwise infringing upon the trademark in any manner without prior written authorization from the rightful owner shall face legal action under the intellectual property and trademark laws of Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland. Vipassana Meditation Centre Limited is committed to taking all necessary legal steps, including but not limited to injunctions, monetary damages, and criminal complaints, to prevent any unauthorized usage and to safeguard its exclusive rights over the trademark.  

ALL ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS ARE HEREBY ADVISED to respect this notice and refrain from engaging in any act that may compromise the ownership and legal rights of our client. Those requiring legitimate use or authorization regarding the mark should seek prior written permission from the rightful proprietor.  

For any inquiries regarding this trademark or its authorized use, please contact us at:  

For the official journal publication, kindly click the link below for the newspaper.  

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