A number of trademark registrations existed for the word "Shatterprufe". The applicant sought to expunge those registrations, alternatively, it sought a declaratory order that its use of the term "shatterproof" did not infringe the registered trademarks. In a counter­application, the respondents sought an interdict preventing the infringement of the said trademarks. The respondent was the registered proprietor of the "Shatterprufe" trademark. A number of trademark registrations existed for the word "Shatterprufe". The applicant sought to expunge those registrations, alternatively, it sought a declaratory order that its use of the term "shatterproof" did not infringe the registered trademarks. In a counter­application, the respondents sought an interdict preventing the infringement of the said trademarks. The respondent was the registered proprietor of the "Shatterprufe" trademark