SUPREME COURT
Supreme Court Permits Sale Of ₹40 Crore ELITO Battery Inventory, Partly Modifies Exide Trade Dress Injunction
Case Title: Amara Raja Energy Mobility Ltd. v. Exide Industries Ltd.
Case Number: PETITION(S) FOR SPECIAL LEAVE TO APPEAL (C) NO(S).18549/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz SC 225
The Supreme Court has partly modified a Calcutta High Court injunction regarding a trade dress dispute between Exide Industries and Amara Raja Energy and Mobility. While the injunction against the trade dress was largely upheld, the Supreme Court permitted the sale of ELITO-branded batteries already lying with distributors and retailers to prevent massive financial loss. However, the court directed the destruction of all unused cartons bearing the impugned trade dress.
HIGH COURTS
Delhi High Court
Similarity With 'Excel' Alone Not Bad Faith; Delhi HC Sets Aside Award Transferring 'exceltotally.in' To Microsoft
Case Title: Pathan Imrankhan Zafarullakhan & Anr. v. Microsoft Corporation
Case Number: O.M.P. (COMM) 223/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 611
The Delhi High Court has set aside an arbitral award that had directed the transfer of the domain name "exceltotally.in" to Microsoft Corporation. Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar observed that a confusing similarity with the "EXCEL" trademark is not, by itself, proof of bad faith under the .IN Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (INDRP). The court held that the arbitrator failed to independently examine whether the registrants intended to deceive users or exploit Microsoft's goodwill.
Delhi High Court Refers Zee-Zivore Copyright Dispute Over Instagram Music To Mediation
Case Title: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited v. Zivore Apparel Private Limited
Case Number: CS(COMM) 651/2026 & I.A. 15855/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 612
The Delhi High Court has referred a copyright dispute between Zee Entertainment and Zivore Apparel to mediation regarding the use of Zee's musical repertoire in Instagram Reels. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela noted that music available in Instagram's licensed library is prima facie restricted for personal use and cannot be used for commercial purposes by business accounts. The defendant undertook not to use the repertoire pending adjudication, leading to the mediation referral.
Delhi High Court Grants Ex Parte Injunction Against Clone Websites Impersonating Signature Global
Case Title: Signature Global (India) Limited v. Ashok Kumar (John Doe) & Ors.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 616/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 606
The Delhi High Court has issued an ex parte ad interim injunction in favor of real estate developer Signature Global, restraining several clone websites and social media accounts from impersonating the brand. Justice Jyoti Singh held that the plaintiff established a prima facie case of fraud where the defendants were using identical marks to deceive and defraud prospective homebuyers.
Delhi HC Directs IndiaMart To Take Down MJ Talk Tools Listings Over Alleged Copying Of SpeechGear's Products
Case Title: SpeechGears India Pvt Ltd v. MJ Talk Tools & Ors.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 637/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 609
The Delhi High Court has directed IndiaMart to delist specific tool kits sold by MJ Talk Tools that allegedly copy the shape and trade dress of SpeechGears' specialized autism therapy tools. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela found that the defendants had allegedly copied the plaintiff's copyrighted brochure literature and "slavishly" imitated the shape of the tools. The court ordered the takedown of specified listings pending further hearing.
Delhi HC Grants Temporary Injunction Against 'Milan's Kreamy Toffee' In Amber Nutrition Trademark Dispute
Case Title: Amber Nutrition Private Limited v. Neetu Choudhary & Anr.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 629/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 608
The Delhi High Court has temporarily restrained the sale and marketing of confectionery products under the name "Milan's Kreamy Toffee". The court found the product's trade dress and name to be deceptively similar to Amber Nutrition's registered "Amber Kream Toffee". Justice Tushar Rao Gedela held that the defendants' packaging infringed upon the plaintiff's trademark and copyrighted artistic work.
Delhi High Court Temporarily Restrains Medical Device Firms From Using 'MOTHERSON' Trademark
Case Title: M/S. Motherson v. Motherson Industries Private Limited & Anr.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 623/2026, I.A. 15414/2026, I.A. 15415/2026, I.A. 15416/2026 & I.A. 15417/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 607
The Delhi High Court has granted temporary relief to the global auto giant Motherson, restraining a medical device firm from using the "MOTHERSON" trademark and device mark. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela ruled that the word "Motherson" is the prominent and dominant part of the plaintiff's trademark. The court found that the unauthorized use by the defendants established a prima facie case of infringement despite the difference in product sectors.
Delhi High Court Refuses To Lift Injunction Against KS Agro's Rice Packaging Over Similarity To Zarda King
Case Title: GRM Foodkraft Pvt Ltd v. KS Agro Impex
Case Number: CS(COMM) 637/2024
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 604
The Delhi High Court has refused to lift an interim injunction restraining KS Agro Impex from using packaging for its "Golden Sella Basmati Rice" that imitates GRM Foodkraft's "Zarda King" branding. Justice Jyoti Singh held that the packaging was deceptively similar and that GRM Foodkraft had established a prima facie case of copyright infringement and passing off.
Delhi High Court Grants Relief To Acharya Manish Against AI-Generated Fake Endorsements
Case Title: Manish Grover & Anr. v. John Doe & Anr.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 659/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 602
The Delhi High Court has protected the personality rights of Manish Grover (Acharya Manish) after finding that unknown persons used artificial intelligence to create fake health product endorsements. A vacation bench of Justice Saurabh Banerjee observed that the perpetrators used AI-cloned voices and modified videos of the plaintiff to deceive the public. The court restrained the use of his identifiable persona, noting the potential for irreparable harm to his professional reputation.
Delhi High Court Orders Removal Of Fake IndiaMart Websites, Blocks WhatsApp Accounts
Case Title: Indiamart Intermesh Limited v. Ashok Kumar & Ors.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 600/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 598
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to IndiaMart against unidentified perpetrators operating fake websites and social media accounts. Justice Jyoti Singh directed the takedown of specified URLs and the blocking of identified WhatsApp and bank accounts used to defraud customers by misusing the INDIAMART brand name. The court observed that the defendants were misappropriating the company's goodwill for unlawful gain.
Delhi High Court Finds 'Konaflex' Deceptively Similar To 'Koanaflex', Grants Injunction To PVC Pipe Maker
Case Title: Modern Pipe Industries v. Raj Kumar Maurya Proprietor Of M/S Satyam Industries & Anr.
Case Number: C.O. (COMM.IPD-TM) 283/2025
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 597
The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction restraining a Jaunpur-based manufacturer from using the mark "Konaflex" for its water storage tanks. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela found the mark deceptively similar to the "Koanaflex" mark and logo used by Modern Pipe Industries. Rejecting the defendant's territorial jurisdiction objections, the court held that the visual and phonetic similarities between the two marks were likely to cause consumer confusion.
Delhi High Court Orders Takedown Of Social Media Posts Alleging Amul Supplies Cow Meat
Case Title: Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited & Anr. v. R K Singh Rajput & Ors.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 636/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 599
The Delhi High Court has ordered the immediate removal of social media posts and videos claiming that Amul supplies cow meat. Justice Jyoti Singh observed that the content was prima facie disparaging and appeared designed to provoke public sentiment and harm the reputation of the dairy cooperative. The court held that the narrative demonstrated a deliberate attempt to associate the brand with a sensitive subject to inflame public opinion.
Madras High Court
Madras High Court Revives Trademark Dispute Over “Idhayam” Mark, Orders Joint Trial In Connected Cases
Case Title: M/s. V.V.V and Sons Edible Oils Ltd v. Meenakshi Overseas LLC & Ors.
Case Number: O.S.A.No.63 of 2019 & connected matters
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (MAD) 140
A Division Bench of the Madras High Court has revived several trademark suits filed by the maker of “Idhayam” sesame oil. The court held that the unauthorized affixing of a registered trademark in India on goods meant for export constitutes a triable cause of action for infringement. Justices P. Velmurugan and K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi set aside previous orders that had rejected the plaints and ordered a joint trial.
Bombay High Court
'Bare Possibility Of Confusion' Enough In Pharma Marks: Bombay High Court Restrains Use Of 'ACIPROX'
Case Title: Alkem Laboratories Ltd. v. Numen Pharma Private Limited
Case Number: INTERIM APPLICATION NO.1606 OF 2026 IN COMMERCIAL IP SUIT NO. 679 OF 2025
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (BOM) 323
The Bombay High Court has granted an interim injunction restraining Numen Pharma from using the trademark 'ACIPROX', finding it phonetically similar to Alkem's registered mark 'ALCIPRO'. Justice Sharmila U. Deshmukh held that in pharmaceutical cases, the court must apply a stricter standard to prevent medical errors. The court emphasized that even a "bare possibility of confusion" in medicinal brands is sufficient to warrant an injunction to protect public health.
Bombay HC Makes Absolute Injunction Against 'Utsaha' Tea, Finds Packaging Prima Facie Copy Of 'Umang' Label
Case Title: Anil Srichand Kundnani v. Pruthvi Ishwar Patel & Anr.
Case Number: INTERIM APPLICATION (L) NO. 13908 OF 2024 IN COMMERCIAL IP SUIT NO. 434 OF 2025 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 5393 OF 2025 IN INTERIM APPLICATION (L) NO. 13908 OF 2024
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (BOM) 314
The Bombay High Court has confirmed an interim injunction against the makers of "Utsaha" tea, holding that the product's packaging prima facie infringes the copyright and trade dress of the "Umang" tea label. Justice Sharmila U. Deshmukh made absolute an ad-interim order from June 2024, observing that the striking visual similarities between the two brands' packaging were not a matter of coincidence but indicated a deliberate attempt at imitation.
Karnataka High Court
Karnataka High Court Rejects Trademark Suit After Finding Reliefs Were Undervalued To Avoid Commercial Court
Case Title: M.R. Pavan Kumar (Proprietor of MRN Agro Industries) v. Shri Prasanna Anjaneya Agrotech
Case Number: MISCELLANEOUS FIRST APPEAL NO. 7600 OF 2024 (IPR) IN CRP NO.614/2024
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (KAR) 81
The Karnataka High Court has rejected a trademark suit involving 'MRN GOLD' rice, finding that the plaintiff deliberately undervalued the suit at ₹1,000 to bypass the Commercial Courts Act. Justice Ravi V. Hosmani held that this constituted "forum shopping" and an abuse of process, as the plaintiff had earlier claimed damages of ₹25 lakhs in a legal notice. The court ruled that the suit should have been instituted before a specialized Commercial Court.
Karnataka High Court Remands Trademark Suit, Sets Aside Return Of Plaint For Non-Examination Of Specified Value
Case Title: Kanpur Flowercycling Private Limited v. M/S. Sarathi International Inc.
Case Number: WRIT PETITION NO.30565 OF 2025 (IPR)
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (KAR) 80
The Karnataka High Court has set aside an order that returned a trademark infringement suit to a regular civil court. Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju observed that the Commercial Court had failed to independently assess the "specified value" of the intangible trademark rights before declining jurisdiction. The matter has been remanded for a fresh enquiry into the valuation of the rights asserted by Sarathi International Inc.
Himachal Pradesh High Court
Himachal Pradesh High Court Vacates Injunction Against Safex Chemicals In Patent Dispute
Case Title: Safex Chemicals Private Limited v. SML Limited & Anr.
Case Number: COMAP No.2 of 2025
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(HP) 25
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has vacated an interim injunction restraining Safex Chemicals Private Limited in a patent infringement suit. A division bench of Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Bipin Chander Negi passed the order after finding, prima facie, that no cause of action or legal wrong occurred within the state to invoke the court's territorial jurisdiction. The ruling sets aside a previous single-judge order from June 2025.
COMMERCIAL COURTS
Bengaluru Court Dismisses US Non-Profit Pathways Foundation's ₹2 Crore Copyright Suit Against App Developer
Case Title: Pathways Foundation v. Arpit Roy
Case Number: Com.OS.No.40/2025
A Bengaluru commercial court has dismissed a ₹2 crore copyright infringement suit filed by the Chicago-based Pathways Foundation against an Indian app developer. Judge Arjun S. Mallur held that the foundation utterly failed to prove any infringement of its copyrighted resources or videos by the defendant. Consequently, the court rejected the claim for punitive damages and dismissed the suit with costs.