The Madras High Court ruled that the licensing of the ROYALCHEF trademark does not restrict the licensor’s rights. In a dispute between Quality Chef Agro Foods and ADF Trading, the Court analyzed trademark ownership, assignment, and licensing agreements. It concluded that the plaintiffs, as licensees, had no exclusive right to the mark and could not prevent the licensor from exporting goods under the same brand.
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Fake Headsets? Not on Samsung’s Watch: Court Issues Permanent Injunction
The Delhi District Court issued a permanent injunction in favor of Samsung, preventing further sale of counterfeit headsets by several defendants. The Court confirmed trademark infringement and ordered the destruction of fake goods. Samsung was awarded litigation costs but punitive damages were denied.
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