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Trade Marks Case Law
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A. & R. Biri Factory v. K. M. Sinha Brothers - Trademark
Appeals against an ad interim injunction issued by the court below restraining the
appellants from using the trade mark of the plaintiff respondent in respect of manufacture
and sale of biries. Plaintiff respondent filed a suit against each of the two sets of
defendants-appellants on these assertion. 1985 Allahabad High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
A. Hami Brothers v. Hami & Co. - Trademark Case petition for
rectification of trade mark registered in the year 1964 in favour of respondent 1 and the
proceedings are instituted under S.56(1) of the Trade Merchandise Marks Act, 1958.1985
Bombay High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
A. R. Khaleel & Sons v. Registrar of Trade Mark in India - Appeal
under Section 76 of the Trade Marks Act 1940, briefly stated, are as follows. By a letter
issued from the office of the Registrar the Applicant was directed to show cause as to why
the registration of the mark should not be refused. 1963 Mysore High Court
A. Shanmugha Mudaliar v. A. Abdul Kareem - The plaintiff, a trader and
manufacturer of beedies; whose mark is admittedly known as 'No. 4 Jadi Beedi' filed this
action against the defendant who has designed a mark resembling in every material
particular to his mark 'No. 4 Jadi Beedi'. 1975 Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
A. T. Raja, Madras v. Mangalore Ganesh Beedi Works, Mysore - Trademark
Case petitioner is carrying on business in manufacturing of Beedies under the Trademark
'Kubera Gajapathy Beedies'. The label that was being used by the plaintiff had the picture
of Lord Ganesh in the centre with 'No. 711' written on either side of the picture. 1996
Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
A. V. Rajadurai Nadar v. P. Ayya Nadar - Appeal from an order of
Maharajan, J., who allowed the first respondent's appeal from an order of the Registrar of
Trade Marks. Both have been engaged in the manufacture of matches, the former from 1945 at
Sivakasi and the latter from 1959 at Sattur. 1977 Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
Abdula v. Badrinarayan - Appeal with leave of this Court by the
complainant, who alleged that the respondents were responsible for counterfeiting his
trademark in respect of bidis and selling them under the same. 1962 Bombay High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Agha Hyder Hussain v. Omar Khayyam Wineries (Pvt.) Ltd. - First Appellant
had registered on January 1, 1970 a trademark 'Omar Khayyam Hotel Restaurant and Bar'.
Respondent was called on by the Assistant Registrar to file any objections since it was
using the mark 'Omar Khayyam Wineries (Private) Limited', but no objections were filed.
1977 Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
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Ahutosh Das v. Keshab Chandra Ghosh - The complainant, it
appears, inherited a business from his father, a concern of manufacturing weights and
measures with a special trademark stamped on the various articles of weights and measures
with the father's name incorporated in the design. 1936 Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Ajay Plastic Industry v. Bata India Ltd - Review Petition on TM-57 filed
by M/s. Bata India Limited to review the Order of Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks. 1994
Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Ajit Prasad Jain v. Amar Chemicals - Application under Section 56 of the
Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958, praying that the Trade Mark be cancelled/expunged
from the Register of the Trade Marks.1994 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Ajit Singh v. Charan Singh Pardeshi - Appeal has been directed by Ajit
Singh against the acquittal of Charan Singh recorded by the learned Additional Sessions
Judge, Jullundur in complaint under Sections 78 and 79 of the Trade and Merchandise Marks
Act. 1974 Punjab & Haryana High Court. Alkem Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. v.
Alchem (India) Ltd. - By this motion by the plaintiffs, the defendants are sought
to be restrained by an injunction order from using the word 'Alchem' or any other name
deceptively similar to the plaintiffs' name 'ALKEN' as part of defendants' trading style,
and/or corporate name so as to pass off the goods. 1999 Bombay High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Allergan Inc. v. Milment Optho Industries - Application by the plaintiff
for an order restraining the defendants from using the trademark 'OCUFLOX' in respect of
their ophthalmic drug in a passing-off action. OCUFLOX had transborder reputation and
public confusion was possible since Appellant had intent to use the mark in India. 1997
Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Amar Chand Om Prakash v. Moriga Perfumery and Floor Mills - Suit alleging
infringement of registered trade mark MAHAVIR CHHAP with device of Hanuman. Plaintiff
prays for relief under Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 CPC in respect of plaintiff's trade mark and
copyright pending the hearing and disposal of the suit. 1996 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Amar Singh Chawalwala v. Shree Wardhman Rice & General Mills -
Plaintiff firm is engaged in the selection, processing and marketing of rice since the
year 1952. Dispute regarding Golden Qilla and Lal Qilla (words per se), and also the
device of Qilla and Lal Qilla as its trade marks. 1996 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Amar Suitings Ltd v. Amar Syntex Pvt. Ltd - Appeal is against the order
of the Additional District Judge whereby application filed by plaintiff for grant of
interim injunction restraining the defendant to use 'AMTEX SUITINGS' similar to the
plaintiff's trade mark 'AMARTEX SUITINGS' with logo of galloping horse, has been
dismissed. 2000 Punjab & Haryana High Court. |
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Home Products Inc. & Wyeth Labs Ltd. v Lupin Labs - Defendants deny confusion
as TOROLAC, sold under prescription was distinct phonetically and in trade dress from
ROLAC. It was held that resemblance between marks was structural, visual and phonetic and
injunction was granted in favour of plaintiffs. 1995 Bombay High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
American Home Products Corporation vs. Mac Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. -
Appeal has been filed pursuant to a certificate given under sub-clauses (a) and (c) of
clause (1) of Article 133 prior to the substitution of that clause by a new clause (1)
Constitution (Thirtieth Amendment) Act, 1972 by the Calcutta High Court, India, against
its judgment and order.
Amrit Soap Company v. New Punjab Soap Factory - Plaintiff, in a suit
based on infringement of trade marks, copyright, passing off and for rendition of accounts
of profits has filed this application seeking to restrain the defendant during the
pendency of suit from manufacturing, selling, or otherwise dealing in washing soap under
the trade mark 'BILLY'.1989 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Amrutanjan Ltd. v. Ashwin Fine Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals - The
Plaintiffs being the proprietor of the trademark 'AMRUTANJAN', started about eighty years
ago in manufacturing and selling goods covered under the abovesaid trademark and got
registered before the Trade Mark Registry situated at Haddows Road, Madras- 6.1991 Madras
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Anglo French Drug Pvt. Ltd. v. R. D. Timakar - Appeal from a decision of
the Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks under S. 76 of the Trade Marks Act 1940. 1959 Bombay
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Anjendra Kumar Aggarwal v. M/s. Kruzer Herbals - Suit against two
defendants for an injunction restraining infringement of trade mark and injunction on the
ground of passing off. The product invented and manufactured by the plaintiff and the
first defendant are Ayurvedic medicines. 1996 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Annaco Food Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Ashoo Enterprises - Application for
registration of a trade mark COMFORT (word per se) in part B of the register in class 20
in respect of steel furniture, nursery furniture and baby cradles. 2001 Delhi High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Anneliese Huckmann v. Registrar of Trade Marks - Whether the word
'Patentex' could be registered as a trademark in reference to the contraceptives
manufactured by petitioners. 1962 Bombay High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Apple Computer Inc., USA v Apple Leasing & Industries - Applicant
filed a suit for infringement of trading style and passing off by the respondent's misuse
of the words "Apple Computer". The respondent advertised services under
"Apple Computer Education". Interim injunction granted. 1991 Delhi High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Aravind Laboratories v. Padmini Products - Application by the plaintiff
for an order of interim injunction restraining the respondent - first defendant from
passing off his goods as the goods of the plaintiff by selling or offering for sale his
kum kum products in containers of the same get-up, size, shape and labelling as that of
the plaintiff.1986 Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Asclepius Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. v. Asphali Pharmaceuticals Ltd - Application under the
trade mark ASCLEPIUS in class 5 in respect of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
The mark was ordered to be advertised in the Trade Marks Journal and accordingly it was
advertised in Journal.1992 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Asha Soap Factory v. Dhanthak & Co. - Appeal from order passed by the learned Judge of
the City Civil Courts, Bombay, in Notice of Motion taken out by Respondent No. 1. The
facts and circumstances under which the present appeal came to be preferred are that the
plaintiffs filed a suit in the trial Court for permanent injunction.1985 Bombay High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Asso Auto Accessories Co. (P) Ltd. v. Ess Pee Auto Enterprises - Suit for a perpetual
injunction restraining the defendants from manufacturing, selling or otherwise dealing
with auto electrical parts etc. under the trade mark ASCO. The claim is based on the
following allegations.1989 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Associated Electronics v. Sharp Kabushik Kaisha - Trademark Case petition for grant of
interim suspension of the order of stay granted by the Deputy Registrar. 1992 Madras High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Atlas Cycles (Haryana) Ltd. v. Atlas Products Pvt. Ltd. - Plaintiff filed this suit
praying for a decree of permanent injunction restraining the defendants from using their
trade mark 'ATLAS' or any other mark or name deceptively or confusingly similar to the
said mark and for rendition of accounts etc. 2002 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
Automatic Electric Ltd v. R. K. Dhawan - Application under Order 39 of the Code of Civil
Procedure connected with grant of temporary injunctions is favour of the plaintiff and
against the defendants seeking to restrain the defendants from infringing and passing off
the trade mark 'DIMMERSTAT' of the plaintiff.1999 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
Avis International Ltd. v. Avis Footwear Industries - Plaintiff sought to get an
injunction restraining the defendant for using the trademark AVI. "What is the
element required to prove non-use in a trademark." "Whether an injunction could
be issued even when rectification proceedings were pending on the ground of non-use"
1991 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Avtar Singh v. M/s. K. M. Products - Plaintiff has filed suit against two defendants for
injunction restraining the defendants from dealing in Ribbons and other allied and cognate
goods under the trade mark TOTA MAINA label, from passing off his goods, as the goods of
the plaintiff and also from infringing the plaintiff's Trade Mark in Class 26. 1996 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
B. N. & Company v. Burman General Store - Appellant has assailed the impugned order by
which perpetual injunction has been granted against appellant and challenging the order
for rendition of accounts of profit and also challenging the order for delivering-up the
infringing labels and marks etc. for destruction. 2002 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
B. S. Ramappa and another v. B. Monappa - Appeal against the order of the Assistant
Registrar of Trade Marks, registering a trade mark in the name of B. Monappa, the first
respondent in the appeal. Monappa and the first appellant B. S. Ramappa are the sons the
late B. Ramappa, Monappa being the elder son.
Bakeman Industries Ltd v. Parle Products Ltd. - Interlocutory Trademark Case petition
filed by the registered. proprietors with a prayer that the rectification proceedings be
dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. The registered proprietors have requested that the
matter may be transferred to High Court of Bombay for final disposal.1999 Bombay High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Baker Hughes Ltd. and Anr. Vs. Hiroo Khushlani - Appeal against the judgment of the
Division Bench of Delhi High Court Pursuant to an Agreement between the Appellants and 1st
Respondent, the 1st Respondent was permitted to form a Private Company and use the name
'Baker' as a part of its corporate name. Thus, 2nd Respondent Company was incorporated.
Ballabhdas Bitthaldas v. Mohommad Mugni Abdul Qadir - Plaintiff filed a suit for perpetual
injunction and rendition of accounts. The plaintiff firm has been using the term 'SUN
BRAND' as its trade mark in relation to its product. 1993 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Banwaridas Pugalia v. Colgate Palmolive Co. - Appeal under the Trade and Merchandise Marks
Act, 1958 from a decision by the learned Deputy Registrar. By the said decision the
learned Deputy Registrar has refused the application of the appellant for grant of a
trademark consisting of the word 'FORMIS' in Class 3 in respect of 'Cosmetics'. 1979
Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Basha v. Shaik Hyder - Appeal, against the injunction granted by the XI Additional City
Civil Judge, Bangalore. Respondent is a manufacturer of 'Beedi' called by its trade name
'Nehru Beedi' since February 1966. It is claimed that the commodity is very popular and
has gained tremendous 'good will'. 1985 Karnataka High Court.
Bayer A.G. and Anr. v Ajay Jain - Plaintiffs allege infringement of their trademark BAYER
and VULKANOX/VULKANOX HS by the defendants. Defendants denied infringement. Permanent
injunction granted in favour of the plaintiffs with costs. 1997 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Bengal Immunity Co. Ltd. v. Denuer Chemical Manufacturing Co., & other - Appeal is
against the order of the Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks refusing an application by the
appellant, Bengal Immunity Co. Ltd., for registration of the word 'B. I. Phlogiston' in
white on a dark background with the name of the appellant, Bengal Immunity Company Ltd.
1959 Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Bestochem Formulations v. Dinesh Ayurvedic Agencies - Suit by plaintiff against the
defendants seeking for a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from passing off
of their trademark. The defendant No. 2 filed an application under Order 7, Rule 11, and
C.P.C. praying for rejection of the plaint on various grounds raised in the application.
1999 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Bharat Enterprises v. Lall Gopi Industries - Appeal filed by Bharat Enterprises (India)
against the interim order passed by the learned Additional District Judge, Sonepat. 1999
Punjab & Haryana High Court.
Bharat Zarda Factory v. Munshi Ram Tilak Ram - 1990 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
Bhim Sain and another v. Janta Naswar Factory - Appeal under Section 109 of the Trade and
Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 is directed against an order of the Assistant Registrar, 1975
rejecting application of the appellant for registration of their Trade Mark.1997 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Bimal Govindji Shah v. Pannalal Chandulal - Praying for perpetual injunction against the
defendant, restraining passing off the trademark of the plaintiff and also for damages and
rendition of accounts. Plaintiff bona fide and honestly adopted and conceived the trade
mark 'Flora'. 1997 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Binatone International Ltd v. Sugan Kitchenware Appliances - For permanent injunction
restraining the defendants from using the mark 'BINATONE' in respect of pressure cookers
and other such goods manufactured by the defendants and further restraining the defendants
from passing off their goods as that of the plaintiffs. 1992 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Bindal Toys v. M/s. Gemini Toys - Gemini Toys, a manufacturer of toys applied for
registration of trademark consisting of 'GEMINI TOYS' and letters 'GMT' with device of two
lions. The application was opposed by Bindal Toys. The trademark of Bindal Toys was
'Bindal TOYS' with device of two boys holding a Bigul. 1996 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Bio-Chem Pharmaceutical Industries v. Astron Pharmaceuticals - Appeal is against an order
passed by the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks dismissing Opposition of the appellant
and allowing the registration of the trade mark BICILLIN in Class 5. The trademark of the
appellant is 'BIOCILIN' while the trade mark of the respondent is 'BICILLIN'. 2003 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Biofarma v. Sanjay Medical Store - Suit instituted by the plaintiffs praying for a
permanent injunction restraining the defendant from using the trade mark 'trivedon' or any
other trade mark which is deceptively similar with the trade mark 'flavedon' of the
plaintiffs and for infringement of trade mark and passing off damages. 1997 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Borosil Glass Works v O.P. Batra - Plaintiff was granted injunctive relief in a suit for
passing off of its registered trademark BOROSIL by defendant. The defendant applied for a
vacation of the injunction under Order 39 Rule 4 CPC. Deciding against the defendant. 1998
High Court of Delhi, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Brij Mohan Dutta v. M/s. Jallo Subsidiary Industries Co. Appeal from an order granting an
interim injunction against the appellant prohibiting him from using the trademark 'Double
Elephant' or anything deceptively similar to the mark of the respondent plaintiff. Both
the trademarks have been registered and for the same product. 1990 Punjab & Haryana
High Court.
Brij Mohan Lal Garg v. Madan Mohan Lal Garg - Both these Trademark Case petitioners are
directed against an order of Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks partly allowing the
application for registration of Trade Mark consisting of word 'Shankar' in class 7 in
respect of the specification 'Sugarcane Crusher'. 1997 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Brodely Laboratories v. Sigma Laboratories - Trademark UTEROSED in respect of
'Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Preparations' for menstrual disorders' included in Class-5.
Objections were raised by the Registry and after compliance thereof the mark was
advertised in the Trade Mark Journal.1992 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Brook Bond India Ltd. v. C. Patel & Co. - Law in regard to the grant of interlocutory
injunction in an infringement action is now well-settled both in this country and in
England. Lord Denning in Hubbard vs. Vosper, observed: 'In considering whether to grant an
interlocutory injunction, the right course for Judge is to look at the whole case. 1992
Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Brundaban Sahu v. B. Rajendra Subudhi - Trademark Case petitioner has invoked the inherent
jurisdiction of this Court to quash the cognizance taken by the learned Chief Judicial
Magistrate, Phulbany against the Trademark Case petitioner for the offence under Section
63 of the Copyright Act, 1957 and under Sections 78 and 79 of the Trade and Merchandise
Marks Act, 1958. 1986 Orissa High Court.
Bundi Porland Cement Ltd., v. Abdul Hussein - The defendant sold in Bombay and other
Indian markets in bags bearing three letters 'BBB' on them with the word 'Portland' above
such letters and the word 'Cement' below them. The plaintiff's cement is well known in the
market as the 'BBB' brand, or the 'tin B' or 'tun B' brand.1936 Bombay High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
C&J Clark International Ltd v. Clarks Sports Shoe Factory - Plaintiff wants to use the
trademark CLARKS represented in script form. The trademark is registered in many countries
of the world including India. 1995 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Cadila Healthcare Ltd., v. Union of India - Court had called upon the learned counsel for
the Trademark Case petitioner to satisfy how this Trademark Case petition which is filed
against an interlocutory order is maintainable. 1999 Gujarat High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. v. Instance Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. - 2001 Gujarat High Court
Calvin Klein Inc. v. International Apparel Syndicate - Passing off action. Trademark Case
petitioner gets its name from its promoter Calvin Klein. He is a fashion designer. Before
the Trademark Case petitioner was incorporated Mr. Klein designed and sold men's and
women's apparel and accessories under the mark Calvin Klein or CK. Injunction granted.
1994 Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Camlin Pvt Ltd. v. National Pencil Industries - Appeal against the composite order passed
by the Single Judge rejecting the plaint on the ground that the plaint does not disclose
cause of action against the defendant and simultaneously dismissing the application filed
by plaintiff/appellant seeking temporary injunction against the defendant. 2002 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Camlin Pvt Ltd. v. National Pencil Industries - Plaintiff cannot claim any copyright on
any carton that has been mechanically produced by a printing process as the work cannot be
said to have originated from the author. The plaintiff is the registered owner of
trademark. 1998 Dehli High Court
Capital Meters Ltd. v. B. P. Electric - Suit for permanent injunction, rendition of
accounts etc. The plaintiff company claims to manufacture and market electric goods,
falling in Clause 9 of Fourth Schedule of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958, under
the trade mark CAPITAL since 1986. 2000 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Carew Phipson v. Desjay Distilleries - Action for passing off and for infringement of
copyright, the plaintiffs have filed the present Notice of Motion for interim reliefs.
1994 Bombay High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Cariter International B. V. Ltd. Co v. Ramesh Kumar Sawhney - Plaintiff company seeking
temporary injunction in the suit against the defendants from infringing the plaintiffs'
trade mark 'Cartier' registered in Class 16, by use of the impugned trade mark 'Cartier'
in relation to pens, pencils and other stationery articles. 1933 Bombay High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Carter Wallace Inc. v. Modi Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. - For perpetual injunction against
infringing the plaintiff's trade mark NEAIR and NAIR for cosmetics in relation to goods
covered by classes 3 and 5. Defendants barred from infringing use of the trademarks and
passing off of the plaintiff's goods. 1997 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Castrol Ltd. and Castrol India Ltd v Subhas Kapoor - Trademark and trade dress
infringement of INDROL, for automotive lubricants and passing off action. Court restrains
defendants from using the words INDOL and INDEROIL in connection with their goods. Interim
injunction confirmed and appeal by defendants dismissed. 1995 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Castrol Limited & Anr. v Prem Gupta - Plaintiff sought an injunction restraining
defendant from infringing the CASTROL trademark and copyright and from passing off their
goods as that of the plaintiff. Suit was ordered to proceed ex parte. Injunctive relief
and damages granted to the plaintiff. 1999 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Castrol Limited & Anr. v A.K. Mehta - Appellants alleged infringement of CASTROL
trademark, trade dress and design, copyright in container get up, by respondents' BESTROL
product. Respondents claimed honest concurrent user, laches and acquiescence on
appellant's part. Compromise settlement does not preclude grant of injunction. 1997 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Castrol Limited & Anr. v. Shankarlal Nagwani - Suit by plaintiffs seeking a permanent
injunction to restrain the defendants from infringing the registered trade mark of the
plaintiffs and to restrain the defendants from manufacturing and selling tin containers,
caps and plastic caps under the trademark 'Castrol' and logo or selling the same in the
market. 2002 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Castrol Ltd. & Ors. v. Mukesh Kumar - Suit has been filed by the plaintiff inter alia
stating that plaintiff No.1 Castrol Limited was a Company incorporated under the laws of
England. Plaintiff No.2 is a company incorporated under the Indian Companies Act, 1956,
carrying on business in processing and trading in high grade lubricants etc. 2002 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Caterpillar Inc. v. Jorange & Another - Appeal from the Order of a Single Judge
disallowing an Application for temporary injunction against the defendants on the ground
that the defendants passing off their goods as those of the Plaintiff. Passing off of
apparel under the brand names of 'Caterpillar' and 'Cat' found and confusion existed. 1998
Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Cattle Remedies v. Shri Nath Garg Registrar of the Trade Marks - Trademark Case petitioner
filed this petition for cancellation of the registered trade marks n class 5 on the ground
that the registrations were obtained by respondent No.1 by concealing material facts and
making false statements and misrepresentations and the same are in contravention of the TM
Act, 1958. 1995 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
CEAT Tyres of India Ltd v. Jai Industrial Services - Application seeking temporary
injunction till the disposal of the suit. An interim injunction order already stands
granted in favour of the plaintiff. The plaintiff is a proprietor of trade mark 'CEAT' in
respect of pneumatic and solid tyres for vehicles. 1991 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Chand Fabricators (P) Ltd. v. Geeta Food Products - Plaintiff is carrying on the business
of manufacturing and marketing bread and is using the trademark 'MELROSE' for
manufacturing and marketing. The plaintiff is not only having the said trade mark but also
is also having a distinctive wrapper. 1995 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Chandra Bhan Agarwal v. Arjundas Agarwal - Appeal from the judgment and order of S. C.
Ghose, J. on an application under Section 107 of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act,
1958 passed on February 26, 1973. The respondents who are partners of H. P. Textile
Mills carry on business in their firm in hosiery goods. 1979 Calcutta High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Chandra Bhan Dembla Trading v. Bharat Sweing Machine Co. - Parties, both registered users,
have been manufacturing and marketing sewing machines under the trademark 'Sainik' and
'Harsha'. While parties are in dispute as to who is the earlier user, they agree that
rectification proceedings at instance of both parties are still pending.1982 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Chandrasekharan v. Babu Machine Works - Trademark Case petitioner is carrying on business
in hand pumps for pumping water under the trade mark 'Sun'. 1997 Madras High Court
Charak Pharmaceuticals v. Deepharma Limited - Suit for permanent injunction and damages
etc. was filed, inter alia, alleging that one of the pharmaceutical preparations namely
ALSAREX manufactured and sold by the plaintiff is meant to heal ulcers. 1998 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Charkha Soap Mills v. Darshan Soap Factory - Trademark Case petition under Section 109(2)
of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act has been filed by the petitioner who was opponent
in the matter of application filed by the respondent seeking for registration of trade
mark 'UPHAR'. 2000 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Chhattar Extractions Ltd. V. Kochar Oil Mills Ltd. - Appeal by the Defendants, Chattar
Extractions Limited against the Order of Judge in Interlocutory Appeal. The Order was
passed under Order 39, Rule 1, Code of Civil Procedure and a temporary injunction was
granted in favour of the Respondent-Plaintiff.1996 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
Chimanlal Narsaji Suhan v. Parasmal Mithalal Parmar - Plaintiff praying for an order of
injunction restraining the defendants from using in relation to milk cans and buckets the
trademarks bearing devices of Cow and/or Ox or words COW BRAND and/or OX BRAND in any
manner whatsoever so as to infringe the plaintiff's trademark. 1997 Bombay High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Ciba Geigy Ltd & Anr v Crosslands Research Labs Ltd. (Delhi High Court) - Plaintiffs
allege infringement and passing off of their mark VOLTAREN. Defendants restrained from
using VOLTA-K since confusion was possible and VOLTAREN had transborder reputation. 1995
Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Ciba Geigy Ltd & Anr v Crosslands Research Labs Ltd. (Madras High Court) - Suit for
trademark infringement and passing off by plaintiffs. Division Bench sets aside order of
single judge holding that there was infringement of plaintiffs' registered trademark
EMULGEL. Appeal was allowed and temporary injunction was granted. 1995 Madras High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Classic Electrical v. Polo Plastics Limited - Suit for permanent injunction against act of
passing off and damages. The plaintiff adopted the trademark POLO label on 1st day of
April 1991 in relation to electrical appliances, electrical accessories and sittings and
has been continuously using the same. 2002 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Cluett Peabody & Co. Inc. v Arrow Apparels - The defendant, Arrow Apparels issued
cease and desist notice to the plaintiff and plaintiff sued the defendant for trademark
and tradename infringement and passing off. The object of the Trademark Act is not to
promote monopoly of a trademark that has been registered but not used for 30 years. 1997
Bombay High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Colgate-Palmolive Co. v. M/s. Hindustan Rimmer - This application has been moved seeking
condonation of delay made in filing the appeal, The appeal has been brought under Section
309 of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 against the order of the Deputy Registrar
of Trade Marks. 1995 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Conopco Ind. v. Banwari Lal Trading As Cosmic Chemicals (India) - Trademark Case
petitioner has taken exception to an order passed by the Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks
whereby he accepted the application in class 3 for the purpose of registration of the
trade mark 'PONAS' and dismissed the objections filed by the petitioner. 1997 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Coromandel Fertilizers Ltd. v. Coromandel Cements Ltd. - Application praying to amend the
plaint by re-instating the prayer regarding passing off the defendant's goods as and for
the goods of the plaintiff by use of the Trade Mark 'Coromandel Cements' or any other mark
deceptively similar thereto.1986 Madras High Court
Crystal Knitters v. Bomay Vestors - Suit filed by plaintiff under section 120 of the Trade
and Merchandise Marks Act, for a declaration that the threat by the defendant against the
plaintiff using the trade mark 'COSTAL' in connection with its hosiery goods is
unjustified and a permanent injunction restraining defendant from continuing the said
threat. 1986 Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Cycle Corporation of India v. T. I. Raleigh - Appeal is directed against the judgment and
order of dismissal passed by a learned Judge of this Court on an application under Trade
and Merchandise Marks Act. 1958 for removing 12 Trade Marks from the Register of Trade
Marks and for cancellation of those Marks. 1995 Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
D. Adinaryana Setty v. Brooke Bond Tea of India Ltd - Held that, plea of honest and
concurrent use can be raised only after registration. Since the appellant is unregistered
user, and have raised plea of honest and current use against infringement, he has to prove
his bonafides by applying for registration as concurrent user. 1960 Mysore High Court
Dabur India Limited v. Emami Limited - The plaintiff is a leading manufacturer of a large
range of pharmaceutical products, toiletries, ayurvedic and other medicinal preparations.
The plaintiff is manufacturing and marketing its products under the brand name 'Dabur',
which is a well-known brand in India and abroad.
Daffodils Perfumes & Chemical Industries v. Daffodil Chemical (P) Ltd. - Suit for
perpetual injunction complaining of infringement of plaintiff's trademark and passing off
by the defendants. 1995 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Daimler Benz Aktigesellschaft v. Hybo Hindustan - Defendant adopted the name of 'Benz' for
the undergarments it sold in boxes with the representation of a man with his legs
separated and hands joined together above his shoulder within a circle, diluting the world
famous Mercedes Benz trade mark of a three pointed star within a circle. 1994 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Dalip Chand Aggarwal & others v. M/s. Escort Ltd. - Respondent obtained registration
of the trademark 'Escorts' in 1961 for Class 9 goods under Schedule 4. The appellant,
entitled under Section 33 was granted registration of the word 'Escort' for Class 9 goods
in 1963 under Section 12(3) as the appellant had been using the mark since 1958. 1981
Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Deepam Silk International v. Deepam Silks - Trademark appeals are filed against the common
order in OS by the First Addl. District Judge, Mysore. Both the plaintiff and defendant
have filed appeals questioning the impugned order. 1997 Arb. L. R. 443 Karnataka High
Court.
Delhi Fabrics and Fabika Silk Mills Pvt. Ltd. v. Bina Silk Mills - Application under the
trademarks consisting of the word FABIKA in respect of suitings, shirtings and dress
materials of all kinds included in class 24. Objections were raised by the Trade Marks
Registry and after compliance thereof the mark was advertised before acceptance. 1992
Delhi High Court
Dhariwal Industries Ltd. vs. M.S.S. Food Products - Original suit was filed by the
respondent herein for a declaration that the defendants do not have any right to sell Pan
Masala, Gutkha, Supari and Supari Mix or any other goods under the trade mark 'Manikchand'
which is deceptively similar to the mark 'Malikchand' used by the plaintiff.
Dolphin Laboratories Pvt. v. Kaptab Pharmaceuticals - In dispute in this suit is a drug
known as 'Amokytid hydrate'. The plaintiff, a private limited company, has its registered
office in Calcutta and carries on the business of manufacture and sale of medicines and
pharmaceuticals products. 1981 Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Dolphin Laboratories Ltd v Arun Kumar Bansal (Dolphin Organics Ltd.) - Defendants
restrained from using DOLPHIN as part of trade name and from raising money from the public
under the impugned corporate name. On appeal by defendants, order was passed allowing
defendants to continue with their public issue on certain conditions. 1995 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
E. R. Squibb & Sons Inc. v. Curewel India Ltd - Plaintiff, E. R. Squibb & Inc.,
filed this suit against the defendant, Curewel (India) Ltd., for a permanent injunction
against the defendant restraining it from selling in any manner its product under the
brand name 'Curechlor'. 1987 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd. v. G. & G. Pharmaceuticals - Having considered
the facts and circumstances of this case, we are of the view that the trial court should
have also extended the interim order in respect of the Union territory of Delhi, States of
Punjab and Haryana.1991 Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd. v. G. G. Pharmaceuticals - Application taken out by
the plaintiff/petitioner for an order of injunction restraining the defendant from in any
way using the impugned mark Sulphacetamide Eye Drops 20% B.P. or any other mark similar to
the petitioner's registered trade mark Locula Sulphacetamide Eye Drops. Calcutta High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Ellofix Industries v. M's. Steel Bord Industries & others - Case relates to provision
of Sec.3 of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958, the plaintiff firm is proprietor of
5 trademarks 'ELOFIC' in respect of motor parts, oil and fuel filters for automobiles.
1985 Dehi High Court.
Essco Sanitations v. Mascot Industries - Question for determination in this application
under Order XXI, Rule 32, and Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, is whether
the mark 'OSSO' adopted by the respondents and judgement-debtors is deceptively similar to
the registered trade mark 'ESSCO'.1982 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Essel Packaging v. Essel Tea Exporters - Suit filed for permanent injunction to restrain
the Defendants from using the word 'ESSEL' as part of the corporate name of the Defendants
'Essels Tea Exports Limited. The suit is for permanent injunction restraining the
Defendants from using the word 'ESSEL'. 1998 Bombay High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Etona Company Ltd. v. Jakeman Engineering and Manuf. Co. - Plaintiff in suit has claimed a
decree for injunction restraining defendants 1 to 14 from manufacturing or selling, and
trading in any manner, in staples and stapler pins bearing the trade mark ETONA which are
not the manufacture of the plaintiff. 1996 - Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Exxon Corporation v. Exxon Packing System Pvt. Ltd. - 1989 Madras High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
F.A.B. Axles (P) Ltd. v. F.A.G. Rugelfischer George Schafer - Appeal by the defendant is
against an order passed on 4.2.1997 by learned single Judge. On 4.2.1997 learned single
Judge passed the following orders in the suit as well in the two misc. applications.1997
Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Fenner India Ltd. v. Salbros Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. - The appellant instituted a suit
against the respondent claiming that the respondents were passing off Fenner's copyright
in their logo. The relief sought by the plaintiff was for rendition of accounts and
injunction. 1997 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Feroz & Company v. Bharat Lock House - Application for registration of trade mark
PLAZA in respect of water taps made of brass and sanitary fittings included in Class 11.
Applicant claimed the user of the mark applied for. 2001 Trade Marks Registry, Delhi.
Firm Bhagwan Das Ramji Lal v. Watkins Mayor & Co. - This revision arises out of an
order made by the District Judge of Jullundur in a suit brought by Messrs Watkins Mayor.
The allegation of the plaintiff company was that they were manufacturers of chaff-cutting
knives, to which they affixed as their trade mark.1947 Lahore High Court
Firm Mohanlal Harprasad v. Firm Lal Mohammad - Appeal is by the plaintiff against the
order passed by Shri S. M. Pagnis, District Judge, Hoshangabad in Civil Suit, granting a
temporary injunction to the plaintiff under Order 39 Rule 2 of the Civil Procedure Code on
certain terms. The plaintiff questions the terms. 1962 Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Fleming (India) v. Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises Ltd - Trademark appeals by the plaintiffs
in passing off actions in respect of certain pharmaceutical and veterinary products, are
directed against the order of the learned Judge dismissing their applications for interim
injunctions and vacating the injunction earlier granted by him restraining the
defendants.1991 Madras High Court
Flower Tobacco Company v. Ambar Tobacco Company - Second appeal filed under Section 109(5)
of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 seeking to challenge the order passed by
single judge in appeal preferred under sub-section (3) of Section 109 of the Act against
the order passed by Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks, New Delhi. 2001 Delhi High Court
Flower Tobacco Company v. State - The parties to the dispute are engaged in the business
of manufacturing and sale of tobacco for Hukkah. The dispute is in respect of a trade mark
'ABBU DALLA', device of a pot and copyright in artistic work namely printing on the
container used for packing tobacco.1986 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Forward Auto Industries v. Brakes International - Order disposes of the interlocutory
petition filed by petitioners/opponents who have opposed the registration of trade marks
FINEX sought to be registered by respondents/applicants. 2002 Trade Mark Registry Delhi
Fosroc International Ltd v. The Structural Water-Proofing Co. Pvt. Ltd - Application by
the defendant for an order staying the suit filed by Fosroc International Limited and
another pending the disposal of the proceedings pending before the Registrar. 1992
Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Gajra Gears Ltd v. Garha Gears Ltd - Plaintiff seeks to restrain the defendant from using
it's trade mark or sell any goods bearing the words 'Garha' and/or 'Garha Gears', and also
from passing off its goods as those of the plaintiff by the use of words 'Garha', 'Garha
Gears' and/or any other similar words in its corporate name.1993 Bombay High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Galfa Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. v. Rekvina Pharmaceuticals - Application in class 5 for
registration of a trade mark FENMOL was filed claiming user of the mark. The application
was accepted and duly advertised. 1993 Trade Mark Registry.
Ganga Engineering Works v Ganga Foundry - Application for stay of suit claiming invalidity
of trademark. - Lower court's order dismissing the application that under Section 111(1)
of the Trademarks Act, it was not open to the petitioner to seek stay of proceedings was
upheld. 1994 Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Garden Perfume (P) Ltd v. Anand Soap & Detergents - Trademark Case petitioner had
adopted the trademark 'RAINY' in respect of soaps and they are the proprietors of this
trademark. It is alleged that the defendant has dishonestly copied the trademark of the
plaintiff.1994 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Garden Silk Mills (P) Ltd v. Vasdev Motwani - Revision petition filed Plaintiff assails
the correctness of an order passed by Addl. Senior Sub-Judge, Delhi, whereby appeal filed
by respondent herein, against dismissal of an application under Order 39 Rules 1 and 2
Code of Civil Procedure by the Subordinate Judge, was allowed.1988 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Gazipur Chemical Works v. The Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks - Appeal from the decision
of the Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks to refuse the application of the appellant for
registration. 1979 Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
G. D. Searle & Co. & Anr. v Medigraphs Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. - Plaintiff sued
defendant for infringement of their registered pharmaceutical trademark LOMOTIL with the
mark "Slotil". The syllables "Lomo" and "Slo" prefixed to
the marks are distinctly different and, therefore, there is no finding of confusing
similarity. 1998 Bombay High Court, India
Geep Flashlight Industries v. Registrar of Trademarks - Appellant contended that the word
'Janta' is quite distinct from the word 'Janta' and that in Hindi the word 'Janta' meant
knowledge and that it was in that sense that the word was used in the Appellant's proposed
trademark. There is hardly any substance in this contention.1972 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Geepee Ceval Proteins and Investment Pvt. Ltd. vs. Saroj Oil Industry - Plaintiff has
filed this application for grant of ad-interim injunction restraining the defendants from
manufacturing, selling or dealing in edible oil under the trade mark CHAMBAL
or any other trade mark or packing material amounting to passing off the trademark of the
plaintiffs.
George Lillington And Co. Ltd. & Anr. v. Prestige Paints - Suit against M/s. Prestige
Paints and another seeking a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from
infringing the plaintiffs registered copyright by using the offending lay out, design,
colour scheme on the packings, used by the plaintiffs. 2002 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Girnar Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd. v. Godfrey Philips India Ltd. - Order of Single
Judge granting interim injunction against the appellant restraining it from manufacturing
or selling goods relation to the trade mark 'Super Cup Tea' or any other trade mark
deceptively similar to the trade mark 'Super Cup' has been challenged by the
appellant.1997 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Girnar Tea and another v. Brooke Bond (India) Ltd - 2nd Plaintiffs manufacture and deal in
tea which was marketed under the trade mark 'GIRNAR'. They marketed the tea in cartons.
Plaintiffs assigned the mark 'GIRNAR' to the 1st Plaintiffs. 1st plaintiffs sold the tea
in pouches and reverted to cartons which also bore the mark.1990 Bombay High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Glaxo Ind.v.Ambrosia Remedies Pvt. Ltd. - Application for registration of the mark
EXPELLER in class 5 in respect of medicinal, pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations.
2002 Trade Mark Registry Ahmedabad
Glaxo India Ltd. & Anr. v. Drug Laboratories - Plaintiff is the owner of registered
trademark GLAXO of Glaxo India Limited Company incorporated under the laws of England.
Apart from this the plaintiff has been using the mark GLAXO in a special manner, which has
an artistic work within the meaning of Section 2(c) of the Copyright Act. 2002 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Glaxo Operations UK Ltd. Middlesex (England) v. Samrat Pharamaceuticals - Case involving a
trademark infringement allegation by Glaxo. The Defendants challenged the jurisdiction of
the Court in this matter. 1984 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Glen Raven Mills Inc. v. Vaspar Concepts Pvt. Ltd. - Plaintiff is a Corporation
incorporated under the laws of the State of North Carolina in the United States of
America. One of its division is Custom Fabrics Division which manufacture Awning, marine
and furniture fabrics under its trade mark 'SUNBRELLA'. 1996 - Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Globe Super Parts v. Blue Star Flam Industries - Plaintiff manufactures and markets
various gas appliances under the trade mark 'SUPERFLAME'. It is not a registered trade
mark. By an interim application the plaintiff has sought an order restraining the
defendants from using the said trade name and acting in any manner to pass off their
goods.1984 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Godfrey Philips India Ltd. Vs. Girnar Food and Beverages (P) Ltd. - Appellant sells tea
under what it calls 'an umbrella trade mark', namely, 'Tea City'. According to the
appellant there are different kinds of tea which are sold under this umbrella trade mark
with specific trade marks in respect of particular kinds of tea. One of the kinds of tea
is 'SUPER CUP'.
Goel Pocket Books v. Raja Pocket Books - Appellant have through the present appeal taken
exception to the judgment and order passed by an Additional District Judge, Delhi, whereby
he allowed an application moved by the plaintiff/respondent under Order 39 Rules 1 & 2
of the Code of Civil Procedure. 1997 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Gold Seal Engg. Products Pvt. Ltd. v. Hindustan Manufactures - Suit against defendants for
a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from in any manner infringing the
plaintiffs' registered trade mark 'Gold Star' or the 'Seal' device or the caricature of a
mechanic boy with or without the words 'Kartik Mistry' so as to infringe the mark. 1991
Bombay High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Gold Star Co. Ltd., Korea v Gold Star Industries - Infringement and passing off of
registered trademark GOLDSTAR - Plaintiffs claims special circumstances for non-use.
Plaintiff's had primafacie case. Defendants restrained from using the trademark GOLDSTAR
for goods covered by the plaintiff's registration 1994 Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Gopal Hossiery v. The Dy. Registrar of Trade Marks - Appeal under the Trade and
Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 by Gopal Hossiery, a registered partnership firm. The
petitioner started the business in 1936 as manufacturers and dealers of hosiery goods. The
respondent No. 3, carries on business under the name Joykali Hossiery.1981 Calcutta High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Gopal Krishan v. Mex Switchgear (P) Ltd. & another - Appeal filed under Section 109(5)
of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 wherein the appellant, has challenged the
correctness of the Order of a Single Judge has upheld the decision of the Deputy Registrar
of the Trade Marks withdrawing the acceptance of the Application.1992 Delhi High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
GTC Industries Ltd. v. ITC Limited - Appellant applied for registration of the word mark
'WINNER'. Two years later the respondent No. 1 applied for registration of the mark
'WINEX. A few days after that the appellant filed an application for registration of the
trademark label 'WINNER (referred to as the second application). 1993 Calcutta High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Gujral Traders v. Waxpol Industries Ltd - For rectification. 1991 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Gulam Ibrahim & Others v. Basheer Ahmed - Trademark Case petitioner who is the accused
makes the complaint that there was a misapplication of Section 92 of the 1958 Act, and
that the prosecution was really governed by the provisions of the repealed Act. 1970
Mysore High Court.
Gupta Enterprises v. M/s. Gupta Enterprises - It cannot be disputed that registration of
trademark gives to registered proprietor the exclusive right to use the said trademark in
connection with the goods registered. If there is any invasion of this right by any person
the registered proprietor can protect his right by opposing the same. 1998 Dehli High
Court.
Gupta Industries v. M/s. Gupta Enterprises - Trademark Case petitioner filed opposition to
application of the respondent herein for registration of the trademark 'GUPTA'. The
Registrar after considering all the grounds came to the conclusion that the opposition has
to be allowed and the application of the respondent in Class 9 should be refused for
registration. 1995 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Gupta Industries, Gurdaspur v. Mr. Gupta Enterprises, B.S.F. - Review application on form
TM-57 filed by petitioners who have opposed the registration of the application in respect
of trade mark GUPTA sought to be registered by respondents. 2003 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Gwalior Rayons Silk Mfg. (Wvg) Company Ltd. v. The State - Complaint u/ss 78 and 79 of the
Trade and Merchandise Marks Act before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Delhi, alleging
therein that the complainant. company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of suitings
and shirtings being textile goods.1986 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
H. C. L. Ltd. v. I. T. & T. Pvt. Ltd. - Plaintiff filed a suit seeking permanent
injunction restraining the defendants from making any representation which may amount to
claiming any association, licence, sponsorship or authority from the plaintiff and from
using the trade mark/name HCL in relation to the business of the defendant. 1998 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Hardie Trading Limited & Anr. v. Addisons Paints & Chemicals Ltd. - Appeal under
Section 109 of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 by appellants, from order passed
by the Joint Registrar of Trade Marks, Calcutta, allowing three applications of Addisons
Paints & Chemicals Ltd. for rectification of the marks.1990 Calcutta High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Hardit Singh Santokh Singh Rice Mills v. Sadhu Singh Gurdip Singh - Review Petition on
form TM-57 by M/s. Sadhu Singh Gurdip Singh.1993 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Hariram Gulab Rai v. Amarjeet & Bros. - Amarjeet & Bros. applied for registration
of trade mark in the form of label consisting of the words 'GULAB BRAND' with device of
rose vide application in respect of brooms in class 21. 1999 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Harkaran Dass Deep Chand v. Action Detergents - Application under Order 39 Rule 4 is filed
by the defendant for vaction of the order of injunction granted by this Court whereby the
defendants were restrained from using the trade mark KRANTI in respect of washing soap.
The plaintiff claims to be using the trade mark KRANTI since the year 1977. 1986 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Hastimal Jain Trading v. Registrar of Trade Marks - In all these matters the questions
referred to the Full Bench are: Whether Rule 53 (2) of the Trade and Merchandise Marks
Rules 1959 is directory or mandatory, Whether the Registrar's power to extend the time for
filing evidence in support of the opposition stands extinguished. 2000 Delhi High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Hawkins Cookers Ltd. v. Sonia Kitchenware Industries - Suit instituted by the plaintiff
against the defendant seeking for a permanent injunction restraining the defendant from
infringing the plaintiff's 'Hawkins' and also for passing off the goods of the defendant
as that of the plaintiff and also for rendition of accounts. 1997 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Hawpar Brothers International Limited, Singapore v Tiger Balm Co. Pvt. Ltd. - Registration
is no defence in an action for passing off. Court sets aside the Registrar's order
refusing to rectify. Use of the words "Tiger Balm" in the trading style or
corporate name by the defendants should be accompanied by a disclaimer. 1995 Madras High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Hedges & Butler Ltd. v. Mohan Meakin Ltd. & Ors. - Trademark Case petitioner has
preferred an appeal in this court under Section 109(2) of the Trade and Merchandise Act as
against the order passed by the Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks, Delhi. 1999 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Helpage India v. Helpage Garhwal - I. A. filed under Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 read with
Section 151 CPC by the plaintiff and I. A. filed under Order 39 Rule 4 read with Section
151 CPC by the defendant for vacation of the order. 2001 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Hindustan Development Corporation Ltd. v. The Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks - Appeal
came up for hearing before Chief Justice and S. R. Dad Gupta J. The learned Judges
differed on certain points. In accordance with Cl. 36, Letters Patent, the learned judges
stated the points on which they have differed. 1955 Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Hindustan Lever Ltd v. Bombay Soda Factory - Appellants were the plaintiffs in Origin Suit
on the file of the learned district Judge, Bellary. They sought injunction restraining the
defendants from infringing the trademark detailed in the plaint and from passing off their
goods as those of the plaintiffs. 1964 Mysore High Court.
Hindustan Lever Ltd v. Susi Chemical Pvt. Ltd. - Suit for permanent injunction and for
rendition of accounts.1996 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Hindustan Machines v. Royal Electrical Appliances - Suit praying for the issuance of a
permanent injunction restraining the infringement of the trade mark 'Maharaja' of the
plaintiff and for rendition of accounts. 2000 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Hindustan Pencil Ltd v. Aptudet Industries - Application under Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 read
with Section 151 CPC on behalf of the plaintiff praying for ad interim injunction against
the defendant from interfering, offering or advertising, directly or indirectly, under the
trade mark NATRAJ and device of NATRAJ, or passing off. 1991 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Hindustan Pencil Ltd. v. Swaroop Singh - This suit is with regard to the infringement of
the trademark of the plaintiff and passing off of the goods of the defendant as those of
the plaintiff. 1994 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Hindustan Radiators Co. v. M/s. Hindustan Radiators Ltd. - Plaintiff has been
manufacturing radiators since 1859 under the name 'HINDUSTAN RADIATOR' and initials 'H.R'.
The plaintiff has acquired a wide reputation for its good quality products for many years
now. The plaintiff has applied for registration of the trademarks. 1987 Delhi High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Hitachi Ltd, Japan v Ajay Kumar Agarwal - HITACHI and HITAISHI were phonetically similar
and there was a real danger of confusion. The respondent's plea of concurrent user was of
no avail as the appellant was not aware of the use. Injunction restraining the respondent
from the use of the mark HITAISHI in Hindi/Devnagri script granted. 1995 Delhi High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Hoechst AG, Germany v Unisule Pvt Ltd, Delhi - Suit for permanent injunction restraining
infringement of registered trade mark BARALGAN with offending mark BARAGAN. Decree passed
ex parte favouring plaintiffs. Infringement of the plaintiffs' copyright by the
deceptively similar strips of the defendants' product found. 1996 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
ICC Development (International) Ltd. v. Ever Green Service Station - Application under
Order 39 Rules 1 & 2 Sec. 151 of the CPC, for temporary injunction restraining the
defendants from misappropriating the publicity rights. Defendants' application under Order
39 Rule 4 read with Sec. 151, CPC for vacation of ad-interim injunction order. 2003 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
ICPA Health Products Pvt. Ltd. v. P. Banerjee Mihijam - Trademark Case petition for the
order passed by the Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks to be set aside and/or quashed and, in
the alternative, the matter be remanded to be heard afresh after directing the petitioners
to file their evidence under Rule 54 of the Trade Marks Rules, 1959.1994 Bombay High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Indian Dental Works v. K. Dhanakoti Nadiu - First plaintiff in this suit is the widow of
one Duraiswami Mudaliar and the second plaintiff is her son. Duraiswami Mudaliar started a
business about the year 1934 of manufacturing tooth powder under the name Pyorrhea Tooth
Powder. The principal features of trademark were the picture of a human face.1962 Madras
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Indian Herbs Research & Supply Co. Ltd. v. Laljimal - Suit for perpetual injunction to
restrain the defendants from infringing their registered trade mark 'HIMALAYAN BATISA' and
from using the artistic work/label registered under the Copyright Act, 1957 and from
passing off their goods under the offending trademark 'HIMALAYA BATISA'. 2002 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Indian Shaving Products Ltd. & Anr v Gift Pack - The plaintiffs had established prior
user in the mark ULTRA which in combination with the trademark DURACELL had acquired
transborder reputation. The plaintiffs had established a prima facie case in their favour.
1998 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Induss Food Products & Equipments Ltd. v Rani Sati Ice-cream Pvt. Ltd. - Granting
injunction to the plaintiff the court held that ROLLICK and FROLLIK were deceptively
similar and the defendant's use of the mark FROLLIK mark was deliberate. 1996 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
J & P. Coats Ltd. v. M/s. Chadha & Co. (India) New Delhi - Appeal from the
judgment and decree of the District Judge, Delhi dismissing the plaintiff-appellants
suit for permanent injunction and rendition of accounts and other consequential relief
against the two defendants (respondents in this Court). Plaintiff manufacturers and deals
in sewing and embroidery threads of all kinds.
J & W Hardie Ltd. v. Joseph E. Seargram & Sons Inc. - Appeal is from the order of
the Registrar of Trade Mark, whereby the Registrar allowed the application of the
respondent M/s. Joseph E. Seagram & Sons Inc. for registration of trade mark under its
application.1989 Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
J. K. Ansell Pvt. Ltd. v Pasupati Seohung Ltd. - Plaintiff JK Ansell Pvt. Ltd., sought
injunctive relief against defendant Pasupati Seohung Ltd.'s unauthorised use in Poland of
the mark "Kama Sutra" for contraceptives. Defendant alleged that there was no
passing off in India. Injunctive relief granted to the plaintiff. 1999 Calcutta High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
J. L. Mehta v. Registrar of Trade Marks - Whether the word 'Sulekha' which was registered
as a trade mark by the Registrar of Trade Marks as far back as on 4th May 1953, in
connection with fountain pens, nibs, etc., means 'good writing', so that it amounts to a
description of the fountain-pens.1962 Bombay High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
J. N. Nichols (Vimto) Ltd. v Rose & Thistle - Opposition to respondents attempt to
register word VIMTO by the petitioner, proprietor of trade mark VIMTO and VINTO. VIMTO
ordered to be expunged from Register for want of bona fide intention to use. Respondents'
rectification application to expunge VINTO allowed on non-use. 1993 Calcutta High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Jabbar Ahmed vs. Prince Industries - Appeal against the order of the Registrar of Trade
Marks, by which an application for rectification moved on behalf of respondent herein has
been allowed and the trade mark in Class 8 registered for the product of the appellant has
been ordered to be rectified and expunged from the Register Trade Marks.
Jacques Juanet S.A. v. M/s. Newman - 1999 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Jagan Nath Prem Nath v. Bhartiya Dhoop Kayalaya, Khari, Baoli - Deals with provisions of
Section 28(1) and Section 56 of the Act. The plaintiff has brought suit for permanent
injunction against defendant in respect of his trademark containing universals 555 in
respect of agarbatis. 1975 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Jagdish Prasad Sharma Vs. Mastermind Publishing House - Plaintiff has filed the present
suit for a decree of permanent injunction against the defendants restraining them from
threatening the plaintiff of groundless and illegal threats of civil and criminal
proceedings including search and seizure etc. by the police and to serve upon them
notices, circulars etc.
Jagson Pal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. v. Jagson Parenterals Pvt. Ltd. - Plaintiff is doing
business under the trading style 'JAGSON' and 'JAGSON PAL'. Plaintiff was allotted the
goodwill, trademark and trade name of the firm. 1997 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
Jagson Pal Pharmaceuticals Ltd. v. M/s. Senor Laboratories - Suit for injunction against
the defendant on the ground of passing off the trade mark SEFLOX used by the plaintiff for
manufacturing its pharmaceuticals preparations, now used by the defendant and selling
products in the same name SEFLOX. Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Jai Auto Industries v. Jay Industries - For registration of a label mark consisting of
word 'JAI' for the specification of goods reading as 'CYLINDER LINER FOR AUTOMOBILES' in
class 12. The mark was claimed to be used since 14 August, 1980. The application was duly
advertised before acceptance under Section 20(1) proviso. Ahmedabad High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Jai Prakash Gupta v. Vishal Aluminium Manufacturing Co. - Plaintiff sought an order of
injunction restraining the defendants and all other persons on their behalf from selling
the pressure cookers (non-electric) under the trade mark VISHAL king and/or other trade
mark containing the word 'VISHAL' till final disposal of the suit.1996 Delhi High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Jain Chemical and Allied Industries v. Firestone Tyre and Rubber Co. - Application in
Class 12 in respect of tubes for cycle and cycle rikshaw tyres for trade mark 'ROAD
CHAMPION'. Objections were raised by the Registry and after compliance thereof the mark
was advertised before acceptance in pursuance of proviso to Section 20(1) of the Act. 1992
Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Jawahar Lal & Another v. Bharat Tobacco Mfg. Co. - The Suit in question, a passing-off
action based on the alleged infringement of the plaintiff's trade mark by the defendants.
The Trademark Case appeals was admitted by us on 21st September, 1983, and stay of the
injunctions question was also granted. 1984 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Jay Bharat Industries v. M/s. R. T. Engineering & Electonic Co., - Whether the
allegedly offending mark is such as would cause confusion or deception or not and the
court has to call its legal and general acumen to bear to the question after
circumspecting all the relevant facts of the case. 1978 Gujarat High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Jay Engg. Works Ltd v. Jay Industries - M/s. The Jay Engineering Works Ltd., filed an
application being application under the trade mark consisting of word per se 'JAY' in
respect of 'fuel injection equipment pumps for use in land vehicles' included in class 12.
Certain objections were raised by the Trade Marks Registry.1993 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Jay Industries v. Nakson Industries - Whether a single suit can be filed when it is
alleged that there has been an infringement of the Plaintiff's trademark and copyright. In
other words can one suit be filed in relation to two distinct statutory causes of action.
1992 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Jaya Soap Works Pvt. Ltd. v. Sri Meenakshi Soap Works - Plaintiff Jaya Soap Works Limited
is the assignee of the trade marks 'SUPER PONVANDU' and 'PONVANDU DETERGENT CAKE' of the
proposed second plaintiff, which is a partnership concern. That the respondent had
infringed the trade mark and copyright of the plaintiff.1999 Madras High Court
Jindal (India) Ltd. v. Jindal Pipe House - Suit praying for issuance of perpetual
injunction restraining the defendants from carrying on their business of galvanised iron
tubes, pipes and fittings thereof under the trade name and/or style as Jindal Pipe House.
1997 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Jindal Industries Ltd v. Samana Steels Ltd - Order to dispose of the application filed by
the plaintiff under Order 39 Rules 1 & 2 read with Section 151. CPC, praying that the
defendants be restrained from manufacturering or vending in black and galvanized steel
pipes and tubes under the trade mark 'Bindal' with the device of map of India.1993 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Jindal Industries Ltd. v. M/s. Nirmal Steel Tubes Pvt. Ltd. - Defendants state that they
are also the registered owner of the trademark and that their trademark comprises of the
word 'Nirmal' enclosed in an oval shape with the map of India. Defendants contend that the
map of India has been disclaimed. 1994 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Johan A. Wulfing v. Chemical Industries - Whether the word CIPLAMINA is deceptively
similar to COMPLAMINA'. The appellants trade mark COMPLAMINA was registered on 5th May
1960.1984 Bombay High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
John Oakey & Mohan Ltd. v. M/s. Million Abrasives Pvt. Ltd. - Both products abrasives.
The products of the petitioner are sold under the trademark OAKEY with devise of globe in
the centre of which is OAKEY'S. The respondent has the word MILLION superimposed on oval.
The trademarks taken as a whole were distinct. 1994 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
Johnson & Johnson and another v. Christine Moden (India) Pvt. Ltd. - The plaintiffs
have filed this suit against the defendants for permanent injunction restraining the
defendants from using the mark STAYFREE and the legend 'NO BELTS: NO PINS: No STRINGS' on
any packing for sale of sanitary napkins so as to pass off the goods. 1987 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Jugmug Electric & Radio Co. v. M/s. Telerad Pvt. Ltd - Appeal under Section 109 (6) of
the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 43, of 1958 has been filed by the appellants against
the order of the Assistant Registrar, removing the trade mark of the appellants.1977 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
K. B. Hirlala & Sons v. Kumar Industries - Plaintiff firm has filed this suit for the
grant of permanent injunction restraining the defendants from manufacturing or selling
geometrical boxes under the trade mark 'JULIE' or such other similar mark which may be
identical or deceptively similar to plaintiff's trade mark 'JULIE' amounting to passing
off. 1985 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
K. E. Burgmann A/S. v. H. N. Shah - Application filed under Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 read
with Section 151, CPC for injuncting. The Logo KE was registered by the plaintiff at
Denmark. 2002 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
K. R. Beri & Co. v. The Metal Goods Mfg. Co. Pvt. Ltd - Appeal against the order of
Prakash Narain, J., by which he dismissed the petition filed by the appellant, under
Section 56 of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act 1958. 1980 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
K. R. Chinnikrishna Chetty v. K. Venkatesh Mudaliar - Appeal arising out of application
made by the appellant for registration of 'Radha's Sri Andal' snuff manufactured by them.
The said trade mark was advertised in Trade Marks Journal and the first respondent, who is
trading under the name 'Sri Ambal snuff' opposed the registration. 1974 Madras High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
K.T. Pavunny v. K.T. Mathew - Suit for a permanent injunction to restrain the petitioners
from carrying on business in the name of 'victory Press Offset Printers' or any other name
likely to mislead or deceive the public into the belief that the press run by defendants
is the same as the plaintiff's business known as 'Victory Offset Printers'.1983 Kerala
High Court.
Kaira District Co-op. Milk Products v. Bharat Confectionery Works - Suit for perpetual
injunction, for restraining the defendants from using and passing off goods as that of the
plaintiff under plaintiff's trade mark 'AMUL'. Application under Order 39, Rules 1 and 2
CPC was filed for interim injunction in the same terms. 1993 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Kalinga Gudakhu Udyog v. Konark Gudakhu Factory - Three partners were the registered
owners of the Trade Mark 'STAR' in class 3, in respect of GUDAKHU, being tooth powder made
from tobacco for sale in the states of Bihar & Orissa.1989 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Kalyani Breweries Ltd. v. Khoday Brewing & Distilling Industries Ltd. - The case of
the petitioner is that the 'Mark' and the 'Label' were well known and were distinctive and
for this product the petitioner got its mark registered in Class 32 in respect of beer
under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958. 1991 Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Kanshiram Surinder Kumar v. Thakurdas Deoomal - Appeal involves a question of
rectification of the Trade Mark Register by deleting mark 'Amar' registered in the name of
the Appellants in Part 'B' of the Register in class 24 of the rules made under the Trade
and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958. 1982 Bombay High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Kedar Nath v. Monga Perfumery & Flour Mills - Plaintiff is a manufacturer and seller
of Dhoop and agrabhi, under registered trademark 'SUDERSHAN', which is in regular and
continuous use since 1952. The plaintiff also holds copyright registration relating to
artistic representation pertaining to SUDERSHAN DHOOPBATHI'. 1974 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Kellogg Company v Pravin Kumar Bhadabhai - Trade dress of defendant was entirely different
and there was no scope of confusion. Appeal against order of Single Judge upheld.
Plaintiff's pleas of confusing similarity in get-up and imperfect customer memory
rejected. 1996 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Kerala Jewellers, Madras v. Kerala Jewellers, Trichy - Plaintiff filed three Trademark
Case petitions under order XIV Rule 8 of Original Side Rules read with Order XXXIX Rule 1
and 2 and section 151 of Code of Civil Procedure to pass an order of ad interim injunction
restraining the respondent/defendant from using the offending trade mark 'Kerala
Jewellers'.1999 Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Kewal Krishan Kumar v. Akash Spices and Food Industry - Whether the plaintiff is entitled
to an injunction restraining the defendants. Regarding the trade mark 'Shakti Bhog'. 1993
Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Kewal Krishan Kumar v. Master Hawa Singh - Suit for perpetual injunction restraining the
defendant from manufacturing or otherwise dealing in Atta under the trade mark SHIV SHAKTI
BHOG of any other trade mark which may be identical or deceptively similar to the
registered trade mark SHAKTI BHOG of the plaintiff and from passing off. 2000 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Kewal Krishan Kumar v. Purity Foods - Suit for perpetual injunction in an action for
infringement of trademark, passing off, rendition of accounts and delivering of the
offending material. The plaintiff is the Sole Proprietary firm 'Kumar Dal Mills' and has
been carrying on business since 1975 using the trademark 'Shakti Bhog'. 1997 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Kirit Kumar Girdharlal Doshi v. Wimco Limited - Application under Section 18(1) of the Act
for registration of a trade mark consisting of a device of boat and word 'Boat' in Class
34 for a specification of goods which read as 'safety matches'. The said application was
advertised in the trademarks journal.1998 Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Kirloskar Diesel Recon Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v Kirloskar Proprietary Ltd. - It was held by
the court that common field of activity was no longer valid basis in passing off actions
and personal name was not protectable use, particularly when extended to artificial
persons like incorporated companies. 1995 Mumbai High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Kisan Industries v. M/s. Punjab Food Corporation & another - Appeal from judgment of
the Addl. District Judge restraining the appellant-defendant No. 2 from selling the
products under the trade mark 'KISHAN and SUHNA' or from using the design/art work of the
plaintiff existing under the title 'SOHAN' and from infringing the copyright in the
'KISAN'.1983 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Kishore Zarda Factory (P) Ltd. v. J. P. Tobacco House - Suit for permanent injunction,
restraining infringement of trade mark, copyright, in respect of the trade mark 'SHIVDATA'
in relation to chewing tobacco, restraining the defendants from passing off, by
manufacturing or selling under the trade name 'SHOVA' with identical colour scheme.1998
Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Kopran Ltd. v. Sigma Laboratories - Label mark consisting of the word BETEN was sought for
registration in class 5 for the goods 'Medicinal and Pharmaceutical preparations' by the
applicants. Eventually the application was accepted and duly advertised.1999 Bombay High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Kuldip Singh v. S. K. Auto Industries - Suit challenging the infringement by the
defendants, of the plaintiff's registered trade mark 'SAINI' in relation to the
manufacturing and marketing of hydraulic Brake Parts and the artistic carton/label with
the said trade mark.1996 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Kumar Electric Works and another v. Olympia Home Appliances (P) Ltd. - Dispute regarding
Olympus and Olympia.1992 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Kumar Electric Works v. Anuj Electronics - Application under Order 39 Rulers 1 and 2 read
with Section 151 of CPC seeking temporary injunction restraining the defendants from
manufacturing, selling or otherwise dealing in Black & White T.V. sets under the trade
mark 'OLYMPUS' and passing off its said product under the said trade mark.1989 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Kundan Soap Company v. Ajanta Soap Co. & Another - Plaintiff applied for registration
of the trade mark ASHIRVAD with the Registrar of Trade Marks. The advertisement in this
regard was issued in Trade Marks Journal and no objection was filed by any party. The
plaintiff markets the washing soap using the trade mark ASHIRVAD.1986 Delhi High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Kusum Products v. Ramesh Chemical Industries - For declaration and injunction for passing
off goods within the meaning of section 27(2) of the Trade and Merchandise Mark Act, 1958.
The plaintiff also filed an application under Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 C.P.C. read with
Section 55 of the Copyright Act.1986 Madhya Pradesh High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
L. Ganeshi Lal and others v. Arawar Khan Mahboob & Co. - Suit for a declaration to the
effect that the plaintiffs are entitled to use 'Chand Tara' mark on biris (cigarettes)
manufactured by them and the defendant was not entitled to restrain them from using this
trade mark. They also claimed to recover Rs. 200 as damages. 1933 Allahabad High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Lachhmandas Biharilal v. Bhagwan Dass - First appeal has been filed under S. 109 (6) of
the Trade & Merchandise Marks Act. 43 of 1958, against the order of the Assistant
Registrar, by which he has refused the application of the appellants to remove the mark of
the contesting respondents 1 to 3 from the register of trade marks.1977 Delhi High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Lakbir Singh v. Bakhat Singh & others - Bakhat Singh and others, trading as Sardar
Trading Company (hereinafter referred to as the respondents) applied to the Registrar of
Trade Marks, Delhi for the registration of a trade mark consisting essentially of the
device of a tiger and the word 'TIGER' in English in class 25 in respect of shoulder pads.
1973 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Lakha Ram Sharma v. Balar Marketing Pvt. Ltd. - Question relating to territorial
jurisdiction of this Court has been posed in this case. The petitioner has filed the
application under Sections 46 and 56 of the Act for rectification in Class 9 of the IV
Schedule of the Act. The trademark KUNDAN/KUNDAN CAB is the subject matter. 2002 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Lakhpat Rai Sampat Rai Sadh v. Dhanpat Rai Goel - whether the Respondents were entitled to
use their trademark composed of a bamboo grove, even though the same was registered in the
name of the Appellants, simply because bamboo is a generic term, and the registration was
subject to the condition that it was not exclusive as to bamboo. 1974 Delhi High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Lakme Limited v. M/s. Subhash Trading - Application filed by the plaintiff under Order
XXXIX Rules 1 & 2 read with Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure praying for
grant of temporary injunction restraining the defendants from using the trademark 'LIKE
ME' the device and the word 'Designer'.1996 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Lakshmi Narayan Karva & others v. Satyaranayanan Khubchand Karva - Appellants opposed
the application before the Assistant Registrar contending that the respondent had not been
using their trade mark from 1961, whereas they were exclusively, extensively and
continuously using their trade mark from 1956 without any interference. 1975 Madras High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Lakshmi PVC Products Pvt. Ltd. v. Lakshmi Polymers - Plaintiff praying for an interim
injunction restraining the respondent from issuing circulars and advertisements
threatening action for passing off of goods or any threats affecting the business or
reputation pending disposal of the suit under section 120 of the Trade and Merchandise
Marks Act, 1958.1990 Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Lal Sons Machines Pvt. Ltd. v. Sachar Electric Machines Stores - For perpetual injunction
restraining the infringement of registered trade mark MASTER in respect of air compressors
and other reliefs. Plaintiff claims to be a reputed manufacturer of air compressors
marketing with the trademark MASTER since the year 1963. 1986 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Lalli Enterprises v. Dharam Chand and Sons - Plaintiff has filed this suit for
infringement of trademark 'A.B.C. (label)' and passing off action in respect of copyright
in the label of the trademark besides rendition of accounts etc. against the defendant.
Defendant is doing business at Rewari (Haryana). 2000 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
Laxmikant V. Patel v. Chetanbhai Shah - Plaintiff has filed these special leave Trademark
Case petitions. Leave granted. According to the plaintiff, he started the business of
colour lab and studio in the year 1982 in Ahmedabad, in the name and style of Muktajivan
Colour Lab and Studio and is using the name since 1982 openly, extensively and to the
knowledge of everyone concerned. 2002 SC
Lipin Laboratories v. Jain Products - Trademark infringement action alleging that the
Defendants had infringed the Plaintiff's trademark in 'PYKALFIN' through their product,
'PYRALFIN'. The Plaintiff prayed for an injunction. 1998 Bombay High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Living Media v.Jitender V Jain - Whether the name and style of 'AAJ TAK' and its logo
having distinctive features in relation to the News Channel is a generic term and as such
is not the monopoly of any particular person either in relation to the news programme or
otherwise. 2002 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
London Rubber Co. Ltd. vs. Durex Products - The question which arises for consideration is
whether the Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks, Calcutta, was right in admitting to
registration the trade mark Durex which respondent No. 1 claims to own and is
using on the packing of the contraceptives manufactured and marketed by it.
M. J. Exports Pvt. Ltd. v. Charak Pharmaceuticals - Appeal filed against the Order passed
by the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks refusing to register Petitioners' mark 'MJTONE'.
The 1st Respondent had on 18th October 1985, by their Application applied for registration
of Trade Mark 'M2 TONE'. 1989 Bombay High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
M.R.F. Limited v. N.R. Faridabad Rubbers - Suit for perpetual injunction, restraining the
defendants from passing off their goods and business as and for the goods and business of
the plaintiff by using the offending trade mark 'NRF', and restraining the defendants from
infringing plaintiff's registered trade mark 'MRF'.1998 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Madan Lal Arora v. Soni Udyog - In an action for passing off and damages, the plaintiff,
sole proprietor of M/s. Calcutta Wire Netting Industries, has filed this application under
Order 39, Rules 1 & 2 read with Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking
temporary injunction restraining the defendants.1997 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
Madan Lal Jain v. Babu Di Fancy Hatti and Another. - Appeal from the order passed by the
ADJ, Delhi in Civil Suit under order 39 R1 and 2 CPC restraining the
appellant/plaintiff.1997 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Madura Coats Ltd. & Others v. Chetan Dev - For a declaration to the effect that the
alleged infringement to which the threats of the defendants towards the plaintiff relate,
was, in fact, not the infringement of any legal rights of the defendants.1985 Punjab &
Haryana High Court.
Maekawa Bearing Manufacturing Co. Ltd. v. Onkar Bearing Industries. - Appeal under Section
109 (2) of the Trade and Merchandise Act is directed against the order under Section 21 of
the Act, rejecting the opposition to the registration of the trade mark 'MBS'. No evidence
to suggest that Onkar was not an honest concurrent user 1997 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Mahender Shah v Hindustan Lever Ltd. - Civil Court held in favour of Mahender Shah.
Trademark Case appeals from both parties to High Court. Court allowed HLL's application
and restrained Mahender Shah from the use of the ANNAPURNA mark. HLL had prior use of the
mark and a strong prima facie case. 1997 Andhra Pradesh High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. v Mahendra & Mahendra Paper Mills Ltd. - Plaintiff sought
to restrain the defendant from using the deceptively similar tradename to pass off its
business as associated with the plaintiff. The court held that the plaintiff had a prima
facie case for the grant of injunction. 1998 Mumbai High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Mahendra Traders v. Dinesh & Jiten Creations - Plaintiff claims perpetual injunction
restraining the defendant from manufacturing selling or otherwise dealing in hosiery goods
or readymade garments under the trade mark 'My Child', and also for perpetual injunction
restraining the defendant from infringing the plaintiff's copyright.1988 Delhi High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Malhotra Rubber (P) Ltd v. Malhotra Auto Products - Suit for grant of decree for perpetual
injunction restraining infringement of trade mark, trading style, passing off and for
rendition of accounts etc. filed by the plaintiff against defendant. Offending trade mark
MALHOTRA.1997 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Malhotra Tyre Services Co. v. M/s. Malthotra Tyre Pvt. Ltd. - Plaintiff firm has been
registered since 1956 as a partnership firm. The plaintiff thereafter filed an application
for converting itself into a company but the same was rejected as it was found that the
defendant M/s Malhotra Tyres Pvt. Ltd. had already stood incorporated. 1991 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Manoj Plastic India v. M/s. Bhola Plastic Industries - Plaintiff firm has been carrying on
the business of manufacturing and marketing mirrors under the trademark TONY since
1981.Due to the quality and design, the mirrors have acquired a wide reputation and
goodwill. 1984 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Mars Inc. v. Chanda Softy Ice Cream - Plaintiffs' two trademarks 'MILKY WAY' and 'GALAXY'
registered and used in many countries. Defendants selling ice cream under name MILKY WAY
GALAXY OF ICE CREAMS. Tansborder reputation of plaintiff. Defendants action amounted to
passing-off. 2001 Madras High Court
Mars Incorporated v. Chanda Softy Ice Creams (Contempt Jurisdiction) - Applications have
been filed under Sections 10 to 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act. These two applications
have been filed by the plaintiffs drawing the attention of' the court about the wilful and
deliberate disobedience of the order of the court by the defendants in the suit. 2001
Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Medivision Scan and Diagnostic Research Centre Private Limited v. Medivision-Ind
Diagnostic Centre - The appellant filed the suit for injunction restraining the defendant
from passing off services in the name deceptively similar to that of the plaintiffs name.
The appellant also filed an application for interim injunction which was dismissed by the
Trial Court.
Messrs Ganga Engineering Works v. Messrs Ganga Foundry - Trademark Case petitioner is not
in a position to give the exact date on which the issues are framed in the Suit. However,
the Order of the Lower Court shows that the Suit was included in the list from trial on
June 10,1993 initially. That means the issues were framed long before the Suit was ready
for trial. 1995 Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Metro Playing Card Co. v. Wazir Chan Kapoor - Respondent/plaintiff was manufacturing and
selling playing under registered trademark 'tractor' with the device of 'tractor'. The
plaintiff as early as 1971 came to know that defendant has adopted trademark 'Ferguson'
with device of tractor. 1973 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Micronix India v. J.R. Kapoor - Application filed by the plaintiff under Order 39 Rules 1
and 2 read with Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Regarding trade name MICRO
TELEMATIX.1993 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Midas Hygiene Industries P. Ltd. and Anr. vs. Sudhir Bhatia - Appeal against the judgment
of the High Court. The Appellants filed a suit for passing off and for infringement of
Copyright. In the suit an application for interim injunction under the provision of Order
39 Rules 1 and 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure was filed.
Mitaso Appliances Ltd. v. Mehta Zinabhai Bhimji Bhai - Plaintiff claims to be the
registered proprietor of the trade mark 'MITASO' and has filed this suit for an injunction
restraining the defendants from manufacturing, selling or otherwise dealing with goods
under their trade mark .1996 - Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Modella Woollen Ltd v. Modella Knitwears Ltd - Appeal from the order whereby interim order
restraining the respondents from using trade mark 'MODELLA' was vacated and consequently,
the application of the appellant-plaintiff under Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 CPC was rejected.
Plaintiff's appeal dismissed the with costs. 1996 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
Modi Arc Electrodes Co. v. Modi Welding Electrodes (P) Ltd. - Plaintiff company is a unit
of Modi Industries Ltd. On account of continuous extensive and exclusive user of the said
trade name, 'Modi' has acquired a vast and enviable reputation in respect of the Arc
electrodes. 1985 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Mohan Kumar v. M/s. Narendra Products - Suit under Sections 105 and 106 of the Trade and
Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 for grant of a decree of injunction restraining the defendants
from manufacturing, selling or dealing in Pan Masala (Gutka) and allied goods under the
trade mark SHANKER.1995 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Mohan Meakin Ltd. v. Kashmir Dreamland Distilleries & another - Plaintiffs use
trademark M.B.B. on their whisky bottles. Defendants labelled their whisky bottles with
the trademark M.M.B. Purchasers are made to believe that the whisky bottles sold by the
defendants are the same which are manufactured by the plaintiff. 1990 Jammu & Kashmir
High Court.
Mohan Oil & Soap Mills v. Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks - Appeal under Section
109(2) of Trade & Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 against order passed by the Assistant
Registrar of Trade Marks, Delhi rejecting the petitioners' application for registration of
a trade mark in terms of Section 18 (4) of the Act. 1997 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Mohan Oil & Soap Mills v. Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks - Appeal under Section
109(2) of Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 aggrieved by order passed by the Assistant
Registrar of Trade Marks, Delhi rejecting the petitioners' application for registration of
a trade mark in terms of Section 18(4) of the Act.1997 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Mohd. Minhaj v. Ahmed Khan - Appellant is registered owner of trademark 'Zinda Tilimat', a
medicinal preparation. The appellant complains that the respondent who sells medicinal
preparations under the name 'Ruh-e-tilismat' had infringed his trade mark by adopting a
similar design; and passing off goods. 1959 Andhra Pradesh High Court.
Mohd. Rafiq & another v. Modi Sugar Mills Ltd - Respondent company (Modi Sugar Mills)
were registered proprietors of the trademark 'SUN' in respect of lanterns and globes for
lamps since 1956. In which was again renewed for period of 7 years from 1961. 1972 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Mount Mettur Pharmaceuticals Ltd. v. Ortha Pharmaceutical Corp. - The appellant which is
the Mount Mettur Pharmaceuticals Ltd., applied to the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks,
Madras, for the registration of its trade mark 'Utogynol' in Part A of the Register in
clause 5 in respect of goods which are designated as 'medicinal preparations'. 1975 Madras
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Mr. Harmohan Singh v. Mr. Gurbax Singh - IA is filed by the plaintiff under Order XXXIX
Rules 1 & 2 read with Section 151 CPC whereby the plaintiff has sought ad interim
injunction. Ex parte interim injunction was granted to the plaintiff. 2001 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Myrurgia Societe Anonyme v. V. R. Subramanyam - This is an appeal from the order and
decision of the Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks made on the 5th May, 1954, refusing to
register the applicant's mark, 'Mafia', on the objection of the opponent's who claimed the
mark 'Raja'.1959 Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
N. Arumugam Pillai v. K. S. Syed Abbar - Appeal under Section 109 (1) of the Trade Marks
Act, 1958 against the order of the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks, Madras, registering
a trade mark in respect of chewing tobacco manufactured by the respondent. The appellant
has been doing business in the sale of chewing tobacco since 1935. 1964 Madras High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Naresh Confectionery Works v. Jain Confectionery - Plaintiff engaged in the business of
manufacture and sale of confectionery products under the trade mark 'Kamal', has filed an
application under Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 of the CPC, for temporary injunction to restrain
the defendant. 2002 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Nataraj Tobacco Products Co v. M.D. Patel Tobacco Products Co - Appeal against the order
of the Single Judge in granting injunction under Order 39 Rule 1 against the
appellant/defendant. 1995 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
National Bell Co. v. Metal Good Mfg. Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. - Civil Original Nos. 37-D and 38-D
of 1961 are two applications to this Court under Section 107 of the Trade and Merchandise
Marks Act, 1958 (Act No. 43 of 1958), for rectification of two registered trade marks in
clause 12 in respect of bells for cycles. 1964 Punjab & Haryana High Court
National Carbon Co. (Inc.) v. Sei Sin & Co. - Appeal against an order passed by a
Judge on the Original Side of this Court dismissing a suit for an injunction. It is a
passing off case, really in the nature of a quia timet action. The plaintiffs are a firm
which manufactures and sells batteries for electric flashlights. 1939 Rangoon High Court
National Garments v. National Apparels - Plaintiff is a firm of which the appellant was a
partner till her retirement. After retirement from the firm, she started an identical
business and the trade name used by her is 'Tonoform'. The plaintiff has been using this
trade name to identify its products. 1990 Kerala High Court.
Needle Industries (India) Ltd., Chennai v. Sanjay Jaiswal Trading - Appellant is the
registered owner of the copyright in the 'pony label'. The appellant, which is the leading
manufacturer in the country for kinds of needles is also the owner of several trademarks
with the name 'pony'. 2001 Madras High Court
Neev Investment & Trading Pvt. Ltd. v. Sasia Express Couriers Pvt. Ltd. -
Plaintiff/applicant is a company incorporated under the Companies Act. 1956 and among
other businesses, it carries on the business of couriers through its division 'SASIA
EXPRESS'. 1993 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
New Bharat Rice Mills v. Registrar of Trade Marks - Both sides are claiming Trade Mark
'Taj Mahal' for their rice, which they are selling in India and Australia. Respondent
applied for registration of this Trade Mark (word & device). 2000 Delhi High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
New Bharat Rice Mills v. Registrar of Trade Marks - Respondent applied for registration of
this Trade Mark (word and device) before Registrar on 30.8.1989 and appellant filed his
opposition to it on 27.6.1996. Respondents' application was allowed but appellant's
opposition rejected by impugned order. Hence this appeal. 2000 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Novartis A.G. Vs. Wanbury Ltd. - Plaintiff under Order 39 Rule 1 & 2 CPC praying that
for the reasons stated in the affidavit accompanying the injunction application, the
defendants be restrained by an interlocutory injunction restraining them from
manufacturing, packing, selling, distributing, marketing, dealing with any product bearing
the trade mark CORIMINIC.
Nucron Pharmaceuticals P. Ltd. v. International Pharmaceuticals - Suit by the Plaintiffs,
passing off action to restrain the Defendants from passing off the pharmaceutical
preparation sold under the trade mark 'Selmax' for the pharmaceutical preparation of the
Plaintiffs under the trade mark 'Sepmax'. 1993 Bombay High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Omega S.A. vs. Avanti Kopp Electricals Ltd. - These two Trademark Case appeals are
preferred under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent against the order passed by a learned
Judge in O. A. in C.S. on the file of this Court. The parties in both the Trademark Case
appeals are common.
Optrex Ltd. and another v. Optrex India Ltd - Plaintiff No. 1 has obtained registration of
the trade mark 'OPTREX' in respect of pharmaceutical preparations falling under Clause 5
of the Fourth Schedule to the Trade and Merchandise Marks Rules, 1959. 1990 Bombay High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Osram Gesellschaft v. Shyam Sunder Trading - Appeal against the order of the Assistant
Registrar of Trade Marks, Delhi, dismissing the application for opposition and allowing
the application by the first respondent for the trade mark in Class 11. The respondent
applied for registration of trade mark 'OSHAM' in respect of portable lamps stands. 2000
Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
P. Durai Swamy v. R. Subhaiyam - Application for an order of injunction restraining the
respondent/defendant and his men from manufacturing, selling and offering, for sale with
the offending name 'Muruga Vilas' cut piece chewing tobacco and the label and wrapper
which are deceptively similar to the applicant's registered trade mark.1986 Madras High
Court
P. M. Diesels Ltd. v. Patel Field Marshal Agencies - Appellant/applicant is seeking
interim relief for the duration of appeal that the defendants/respondents be restrained
from using the word 'FIELD MARSHAL' as a part of their trading style on the goods.
Appellant filed suit for decree against the defendants/respondents and a temporary
injunction. 2000 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
P. M. Dissels Pvt. Ltd. v. Thukral Mechanical Works - The plaintiff has filed a suit,
inter olio, praying far perpetual injunction restraining the defendants, their servants,
agents etc. from manufacturing,, selling or otherwise dealing in diesel oil engines and
parts thereof, electric motors, agricultural pumps, etc. 1988 Delhi High Court
P.L.J. & Co. v. Promilla Industries - The main plank for seeking to have the ex parte
injunction order vacated is that the defendant has been granted registration in respect of
word 'SARISHTA' per se, under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act. 1992 Delhi High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Panacea Biotec Limited v. Anchor Pharma Pvt. Limited - Suit for permanent injunction,
restraining passing off, infringement of copyright and damages, inter alia, praying for a
decree restraining the defendant from manufacturing and selling Nimesulide tablets under
infringing trade mark 'Ansulide'. 2002 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Panacea Biotec Ltd. v. Elprags Pharma - Regarding the use of the trademark NIMULID. This
medicine is used for ailment of inflammatory control, analgesic and antipyretic, etc. In a
short span of three years this medicine became popular with the patients, doctors,
Hospitals and other medical institutions all over India. 2002 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Panacea Biotech Ltd v. M/s. Recon Ltd - Plaintiff had adopted the trademark 'NIMESULID',
the name of a basic drug 'NIMESULIDE', which could clearly be termed as misspelling of the
said name. The plaintiff has acquired a reputation under the said trademark and the drug
is quite popular. 1997 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Paresh Chandra Saha v. Prakash Chandra Das and another - Appeal is against an order by 3rd
Additional District Judge in Title Suit whereby and whereunder the said learned judge
rejected applications for injunction filed by both the plaintiff and the defendant
purported to be under Order 39, Rules 1 and 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.2000 Calcutta
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Parke Davis & Co. v. D.B.T. Pharmaceuticals - Plaintiff's appeal is directed against
an order refusing to grant temporary injunction in favour of the plaintiff and against the
defendant. The suit, which was in relation to infringement of trade mark rights was for
perpetual injunction against the defendant from using the trade mark. 1980 Patna High
Court.
Parle Products Limited v Bakemans Industries Limited - Bakemans applied for vacation of
the ad-interim injunction granted to Parle, arguing that GLUCO was a generic term and
could not be monopolised. Court held that GLUCO was a generic term and the two marks in
suit were neither "same marks" nor "similar marks". 1998 Madras High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Parry & Co. Ltd. v. M/s. Perry & Co. - Appeal arises out of an action instituted
by the appellant in the District Court, Madurai for infringement of their trademark. Parry
and Co. Ltd., the appellant herein is a company with limited liability engaged in several
lines of business activity. 1963 Madras High Court .
P C Mallappa & Co. v McDonald's Corporation, USA - Plaintiff challenged the trial
court's order claiming copyright in the "M" logo. Court held that the appellant
was not a manufacturer but a trader in goods bearing an imitation of the plaintiff's
famous "M" logo which was also a registered trademark. 1998 Karnataka High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Pearl Appliances Pvt. Ltd. v. Jay Engineering Works Ltd - Plaintiff is seeking injunction
against defendant who is intending to use the trademark consisting of the words 'PEARL'
for its products namely fans and components thereof. Plaintiff has based his claim mainly
on the ground that he is prior user of this registered trademark.1992 Delhi High Court,
IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Pepsi Foods v. Jai Drinks (P) Ltd - Bottler continues to manufacture sub-standard
beverages under manufacturer's trademark 'LEHAR' and manufacturer files suit for
infringement. This order will dispose of the application for injunction filed by 'PEPSI'
in the suit as also the application of 'JAI' in the suit for an injunction against
'PEPSI'. 1996 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Peshawar Soap and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. v. Anil Soap and Chemical Works - Plaintiff No.1 is
the proprietor of the trade mark 'KESH NIKHAR' with a device of a woman with the
disclaimer: "Registration of this trade mark shall give no right to the exclusive use
of device of woman except as substantially shown in the representation annexed
herewith." 1989 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Philip Morris Belgium S.A. v. Golden Tobacco Co. Ltd. - Suit for the grant of permanent
injunction and rendition of account of profits. Plaintiff Philip Morris Belgium S.A.,
187-189 Chaussee de la Hulpe, 1170 Bruxelles-Boitsfort, Belgium has moved an application
against the defendant Golden Tobacco Company Limited.1986 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Pidlite Industries P Ltd v. Mittees Corporation - 'Fevicol' in respect of Synthetic Resin
Adhesives is the trade mark of the plaintiff. 'Trevicol' is the trade mark under which
defendant is marketing the same goods. The plaintiff seeks a temporary injunction
restraining the defendant from use of the trade mark 'Trevicol'.1988 Delhi High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Plasticians (India) v. Rakesh Cottage Industries - Plaintiffs, a partnership firm claiming
themselves to be the prior user of trade mark 'Gopal' since about February 18, 1979 in
respect of the mathematical instruments, geometry boxes, etc. has filed this suit for
passing off of their trade mark and infringement of copyrights by the defendants. 1996
Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Plato Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd v. Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited - The parties have settled
the subject matter of the suit. In terms of the settlement, a decree for permanent
injunction is passed in favour of the defendant and against the plaintiff restraining the
plaintiff from using the trade mark 'REVITAL TM'. 1990 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Plaza Chemicals Industries v. Kohinoor Chemical Co. - Plaza Chemical Industries filed this
Trademark Case petition by way of an appeal against or order passed by the Joint Registrar
of Trade Marks rejecting their application for rectification. 1973 Bombay High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Plaza Trading Co. v. R. K. Cables Co. - Appellant applied for rectification of the
register in respect of a trademark. Certified copy of the relevant entry in the register
was not filed with the Application. Held that in view of the fact that neither the
original trademark nor its certified copy is on record, the Trademark Case petition is not
maintainable. 1987 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Polson Limited v Polson Dairy Ltd. - Trademark infringement and passing off of business
name. The court held that mere non-user for a brief period not equal to abandonment and
injunction was granted. 1994 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Prakash Tubes Ltd v. S. K. Switches - Review petition filed alongwith the statement of
grounds against the order of the Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks, New Delhi, wherein
opposition was allowed and application No. 440572-B was allowed to proceed to
registration.1992 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Pramod Kumar Bhandari v. State and another - The respondent filed a criminal complaint
against unknown persons alleging manufacture and sale of spurious products under the
tradename MK. Criminal Revision Petition filed by petitioner against issuance of warrant.
Revision petition allowed. Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Priya Enterprises v. Prestige Housewares (India) Ltd - O.P. against the Prestige
Housewares (India) Ltd. for rectification of the register of trademark and for removal of
the trademark from the register for non-user. Registered trade mark Prestige, was
originally registered in class 21 in the name of Plaster and Stampers Limited, England in
1949. 1998 Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Priya Rubber & Plastics Industries v. Novelty Rubber Industries - Proceedings relate
to the rectification of the Register by removing therefrom the entry in respect of the
trademark in Class-25 in the name of M/s. Novelty Rubber Industries, Chowk Kishanpura,
Dutta Street, Jallandhar City, Punjab.1995 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Progro Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd. v. Deputy Registrar - Trademark Case petitioner claims
that it has been manufacturing a pharmaceutical product known as 'Helmizole' since
11-4-1981, and the trade mark was advertised in the Journal. Third respondent claims to be
the adoptee of the trade mark 'Helmizol' from July 1982, and filed its opposition. 1986
Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Pt. Ram Autar Sharma & others v. Pt. Chakradhar Saran Sharma & others - Trademark
Case petitioner-appellant has alleged that the defendants had obtained registration of two
trademarks by fraud in 1944. The first relates to a label with work 'Himalayana' in
Devanagiri script and word 'Humkalyan' in English. The second relates to the registration
of these to words. 1971 Allahabad High Court.
Punjab State Co-operative Supply v. Sona Spices Private Ltd - Plaintiff filed the suit for
the grant of the permanent injunction alleging that it manufactured and sold edible
articles including condiments and spices under the trade mark 'Sohna' registered in class
30 in respect of edible articles for human consumption since March 30, 1974. 1987 Punjab
& Haryana High Court.
Punjab Tractors Ltd v. Pramod Kumar Garg - Appeal filed by the Trademark Case petitioner
under Section 109(2) of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act as against the order passed by
the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks dismissing the opposited filed by the petitioner
herein and accepting the application of the respondent for registration.2000 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Purolator India v. Tarun Tractors - Review Petition filed on Form TM 57 by M/s. Purolator
India Limited for review of order of Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks.1993 Delhi High
Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Qualitex Company v. Jacobson Products Company, Inc. [US] - Trademark Case petitioner
Qualitex Company uses a special shade of green-gold color on pads it makes and sells to
dry cleaning firms for use on dry cleaning presses. Respondent Jacobson Products began to
sell its own press pads to dry cleaning firms; and it colored those pads a similar
green-gold.
Quality Machinery Store v. Laxmi Engineering Works - Review Petition filed on Form TM-57
on 20th April 1992, by M/s. Laxmi Engineering Works for review of the order passed under
Rules 53(2) by the Registrar of Trade Marks. 1993 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case
Law, India.
R. Gopalakrishnan v. M/s. Venkateshwara Camphor Works - Infringement of registered
trademark. To decide deceptive similarity, broad and essential features are to be
considered and comparison by placing the marks side by side not the correct test. 2001
Madras High Court
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company v. I. T. C. Limited - Application under order 39 rules 1
and 2 of the CPC has been filed by the plaintiff for interim injunction in a suit for
perpetual injunction against the respondent to restraint it from infringing the
applicant's trade mark 'NOW' and from passing off its goods as those of the
applicants.1987 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
R. J. Wood & Co. v. Firm Kanshi Ram-Haas Raj - Suit from which this appeal arises was
instituted by the firm Kanshi Ram-Hans Rai of Delhi, for an injunction to restrain the
defendants Bishambhar Nath & Co. and Messrs. R. J. Wood & Co. from selling balls
and bundles of balls of cotton thread under a label bearing the device D1. 1937 Lahore
High Court.
R. P. Locks Co. v. Shegal Locks Co. and others - Plaintiff complains that it has a large
turn over and the defendants have now started manufacturing and selling locks under the
trade name and style of HARICON. This, according to the plaintiff, amounts to infringement
of the plaintiff's trade mark.1989 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
R. S. Kandasamy & other v. New Jothi Match Industries, Roghankottai - The respondent
has a wide market in Northern India and has been marketing its products under the label,
MANDAK written in Hindi with a frog as the symbol, which has been registered.The
appellants are selling their products as MAGAR with a crocodile as the symbol. 1995 Madras
High Court
R.K. Mehra Vs. State - Criminal Revision Petition directed against the order of the
Metropolitan Magistrate, whereby the learned Magistrate has acquitted the respondents of
the charge under Section 63 of The Copyright Act, 1957 and Section 420/120-B of the Indian
Penal Code.
R.S.K.V. Raghavan, trading as R.S. Krishna & Co. v. G.R. Gupal & Co. & others
- Appeal is directed against the dismissal of an application filed by the appellant under
Section 56 of the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act for rectification of the register by
removing the trade mark or by deleting from the said mark the words 'Thennamarakkudi oil.'
1981 Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Rabapharma AG v TTK Pharma Ltd. - Plaintiff sought an injunction restraining the defendant
from using its registered trademark OSSOPAN following termination of trade relationship.
1997 Madras High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Radha Kishan Khandelwal v. Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks - Trademark Case appeals
against the orders made by the Registrar of Trade Marks and are between the same parties.
The appellant Shri Radha Kishan and Khandelwal claims to be a joint proprietor along with
Shri Jai Madho Avasthi and Shri Rama Shanker Avasthi.1969 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Radhika Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Paawan Agro Foods Ltd. - Suit for perpetual
injunction against the defendant restraining passing off the trade mark of the plaintiff
and rendition of account. Plaintiff, engaged in the manufacture and sale of edible oils,
has filed an application under Order 39 Rule 1 and 2 read with Section 151 C.P.C. 1998
Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Raj Kumar v. Olympus (India) Pvt. Ltd. - Trade mark OLYMPUS in respect of 'washing
machines, mixers and grinders' in class 7. Certain objections were raised by the Trade
Marks Registry and after compliance thereof the trade mark was advertised before
acceptance.1992 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Raj Steel Rolling Mills v. Vij Iron & Steel Co. - Review Petition on Form TM-57 filed
by M/s Raj Steel Rolling Mills, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab and also at Bulundshahar Road,
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh against the Order passed by this Tribunal. 1993 Trade Mark
Registry.
Raja Synthetics v. Pradeep Corp. - The plaintiff in the suit has claimed a decree for
injunction against the defendants restraining them from manufacturing, selling or dealing
in suitings shirtings and safaris under the trade mark WALKMAN or any other trade mark
deceptively similar to the plaintiffs trade mark and from passing off their goods. 1996
Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Rajendra Sahoo v. Ganeswar Swain - First appeal has been filed by the defendant
challenging the decision of the trial Court decreeing the plaintiff's suit and permamently
restraining him from selling or offering for sale or passing off the bidis manufactured by
him in the name of Ganesh Bidi in the market. 1987 Orissa High Court
Rajit Singh v. Jaswant Singh - Punjab & Haryana High Court
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd v. Dua Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd - Plaintiff has filed a suit
alleging that its registered trade mark 'CALMPOSE' has been infringed by the defendant,
who is manufacturing similar medicine and marketing under the mark of 'CALMPROSE'. The
prayer in the suit is for a perpetual injunction. 1988 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Ratan & Co. v. P. Narayanan - Deals with the provisions of Section 109 (2) of the Act,
which as to give a right of appeal to a party aggrieved by an order, affecting his
rights/liability. On 5-10-1966, the appellant Ratan and Co. filed for registration of the
trademark JAINSON in respect of padlocks. 1977 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
Reckitt & Colman of India Ltd. v. M. P. Ramachandran - Plaintiff has prayed, inter
alia, for perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from further publishing the
advertisements contained in Annexure B to the plaint or any other similar
advertisement making disparaging reference to the plaintiffs Robin Liquid Blue.
Plaintiff has also prayed for a temporary injunction.
Regency Sanitaryware Pvt. Ltd. v. Madhusudan Industries Ltd. - The appeal arises in an
action for infringement of trademark and of passing off taken against the
appellant-defendant. The appellant-defendant is the manufacturer of sanitary wares and has
entered the market sometime in the month of December 1999 with the trade name 'CERA'.2001
Gujarat High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Relaxo Rubber Limited v. Relaxo Rubber Limited - Plaintiffs manufacture and sell rubber
chappals and other kinds of footwear under registered trademark Relaxo written in
artistic, unique and distinctive style. Defendants have been selling rubber chappals
bearing identical trademark 'Relaxo' with the obvious intention to pass off. 2000 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Relaxo Rubber Ltd v. Aman Cable Industries - Praying for a temporary injunction against
the defendants from infringing or reproducing copies of the artistic words in respect of
which the plaintiffs are the owners and also for restraining the defendants from in any
manner manufacturing, selling or dealing in goods under the trade mark 'RELAXO'.1998 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Reliable International v. Ashoka Dang - Plaintiffs have filed a suit for injunction
against the defendant restraining the defendant form carrying on its business as
manufacturers or vendors of the electrical goods using the trade mark COMET and for
injunction restraining the defendant from using the trade style RELIABLE INDIA.1997 Delhi
High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law, India.
Reliance Industries Ltd. v. Reliance Polycrete Ltd.- Notice of motion for injunction in an
action for passing off. By this notice of motion, plaintiffs seek to restrain the
defendants from using in respect of any goods the mark 'Reliance' or pass off the business
and/or products of the defendants as those of the plaintiffs. 1997 Bombay High Court, IPR
Trademark Case Law, India.
Revlon Inc. v Hosiden Laboratories (India) - Suit seeking perpetual injunction against the
defendants restraining them from infringing plaintiff's registered trade mark 'JONTUE' to
pass of their goods as those of plaintiffs' goods. 1991 Delhi High Court, IPR Trademark
Case Law, India.
Revlon Inc. v Rajendra Kumar Dhawan - Respondents apply for cancellation of trademarks
REVLON and REVLON CLEAN AND CLEAR for cosmetics on grounds of non-use. Plaintiffs appeal
against order of cancellation by Deputy Registrar. Plaintiffs appeal allowed and
registrations of said marks stay valid. 1995 Calcutta High Court, IPR Trademark Case Law,
India.
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