The Delhi High Court granted Castrol Limited a permanent injunction and Rs. 7 lakh in damages in a trademark and copyright infringement case against Vivek Sen and another defendant. The defendants were restrained from using marks deceptively similar to Castrol’s trademarks, with evidence showing deliberate consumer misdirection.
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Cannot drive on ‘VOLVO’ and ‘FMX’ marks’ reputation rules court
The Delhi High Court passed a permanent injunction and summary judgment in favor of AB Volvo and its group companies in a trademark infringement suit against Lamina Suspension Products Ltd. The court restrained the Defendant from using the “VOLVO” and “FMX” trademarks on leaf spring products, enforcing the settlement terms and protecting Volvo’s well-known trademarks in India.
Read more about Cannot drive on ‘VOLVO’ and ‘FMX’ marks’ reputation rules courtA jolly win for ‘JOLLY RANCHER’ against ‘JOKY RAMPER’
The Delhi High Court issued a permanent injunction and awarded damages to Iconic IP Interests LLC and The Hershey Company in a trademark infringement and passing off case against Sarju Confectionery LLP. The defendant was found guilty of exploiting the goodwill associated with the “JOLLY RANCHER” mark by using a deceptively similar mark, “JOKY RAMPER,” and packaging.
Read more about A jolly win for ‘JOLLY RANCHER’ against ‘JOKY RAMPER’Not everyone’s cup of coffee! Cothas Coffee sips a trademark victory
The Bengaluru Court ruled in favor of Cothas Coffee in a trademark infringement and passing-off suit, granting a permanent injunction against Defendants for using “COTHA.” The case highlights the importance of trademark rights and adherence to legal agreements in competitive business practices.
Read more about Not everyone’s cup of coffee! Cothas Coffee sips a trademark victoryThe sticky trademark fight between “FIGHTER” and “FITTER”
The Calcutta High Court has granted interim relief to Kamal Kumar Hirawat, restraining Maruti Poly Films from using the trademark “FITTER.” The Court held that the mark was deceptively similar to the petitioner’s registered trademark “FIGHTER,” used for adhesive tapes since 1995, and could cause consumer confusion, potentially harming the petitioner’s business.
Read more about The sticky trademark fight between “FIGHTER” and “FITTER”Monster Energy falls short of “Energy for the ‘Trademark’ Journey”
The Madras High Court dismissed Monster Energy’s appeal against the refusal to register “Energy for the Journey” as a trademark, citing lack of distinctiveness. The Court upheld that generic or descriptive marks cannot be monopolized without evidence of secondary significance, allowing the appellant to reapply upon establishing distinctiveness through prolonged use.
Read more about Monster Energy falls short of “Energy for the ‘Trademark’ Journey”Delhi High Court Protects Hindware’s Trademark and Design Rights
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunctions in favor of Hindware Limited, restraining the Defendants from infringing Hindware’s trademarks and registered design. This landmark ruling underscores the importance of protecting trademark and design rights against counterfeit products.
Read more about Delhi High Court Protects Hindware’s Trademark and Design RightsTrademark Win: Swatch Group’s careful watch leads to Permanent Injunction
The Patiala House Courts in New Delhi delivered a decisive ruling in favor of Swatch Group, issuing a permanent injunction against four traders for trademark infringement and passing off. The court ordered the destruction of counterfeit goods and awarded costs to the plaintiffs, affirming their statutory rights under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Read more about Trademark Win: Swatch Group’s careful watch leads to Permanent InjunctionADIDAS kicks up a storm, wins 5 lakhs in Trademark infringement case
Adidas AG successfully sued Jai Prakash for trademark infringement and passing off, securing a permanent injunction and Rs. 5 lakh in damages. The Delhi court recognized the unlawful use of Adidas trademarks, including “Three Stripes” and “Trefoil,” for selling counterfeit products in Karol Bagh, Delhi.
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The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to ITC Limited, restraining Arpita Agro from using the deceptively similar trademark “POWRNYM.” The case highlights issues of trademark infringement, passing off, and contractual obligations, emphasizing the importance of protecting intellectual property rights.
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