'Intent To Mislead Consumers': Delhi HC Permanently Restrains Rogue Website From Infringing L'Oreal's Trademark, Imposes ₹ 1 Lakh Cost

The Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favour of the French brand L'Oreal SA against trademark infringement by a rogue website run by unknown defendant using its 'L'Oreal' mark and misrepresenting themselves are the representative of the company.In doing so the court also imposed a cost of Rs. 1 Lakh on the defendant to be paid in eight weeks. Justice Mini Pushkarna in her order, after comparing the website of Plaintiff–L'Oreal SA with that of the defendant's website...

Delhi High Court Grants Permanent Injunction To Tata Against Trademark Infringement Of Its Packaged Drinking Water, Awards ₹10 Lakh Damages

The Delhi High Court has issued a permanent injunction in favour of Tata Sons Private Limited, against trademark and copyright infringement of its packaged mineral water 'Tata Copper+ Water' by a seller of packaged drinking water under the name 'JK Copper+ Water'.The packaged mineral water product originally sold as 'Tata Water Plus' is now sold under the mark Tata Copper+ Water. The trademark was registered in January 2023.The defendant is the proprietor of M/s. JK Enterprises, engaged in the...

Delhi High Court Issues Permanent Injunction Against Shop Owners From Infringing Louis Vuitton Trademarks On Handbags, Belts

The Delhi High Court has issued a permanent injunction in favour of the French fashion brand Louis Vuitton Malletier, against trademark infringement by shop owners located in Karol Bagh.Louis Vuitton Malletier (plaintiff) filed a suit seeking permanent injunction restraining infringement of its 'LOUIS VUITTON' trademark, the 'LV' logo, the 'Toile monogram pattern', the 'Damier pattern', the 'LV Flower patterns' and other subsisting trademarks. Louis Vuitton submitted that it has acquired a...

IPR Violation Affects Public Interest, Courts Should Be Prompt In Granting Interim Injunction: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court has held that in matters of blatant violation of intellectual property rights, a prompt injunction order has to be granted to protect not only the interest of the aggrieved but also of the public at large.The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand thus allowed the temporary injunction application filed by the firm Rajani Products over alleged infringement of its registered trademark for the word “Swastik”.It was alleged that the Respondent was using a nearly identical and...

Delhi HC Awards ₹34.41 Lakh Damages To Japanese Automobile Tyres Manufacturer 'Bridgestone' Over Trademark Infringement By Indian Firm

The Delhi High Court has issued a permanent injunction in favour of the Japanese company, Bridgestone Corporation, against trademark infringement of its 'Bridgestone' mark by a similar business manufacturing tyres and tubes for automobiles under 'Brimestone' mark.Justice Amit Bansal awarded Rs. 34.41 lakh compensation to Bridgestone Corporation, noting that the defendant M/S Merlin Rubber wrongfully gained substantial financial benefits from the unauthorized sale of the infringing...

Delhi High Court Permanently Restrains Local Dhabas From Using Registered Trademarks Of Popular Murthal Eatery 'Mannat Dhaba'

The Delhi High Court has permanently restrained various restaurants (local dhabas) situated on the Delhi-Dehradun highway from using the registered trademarks of popular Murthal based eatery “Mannat Dhaba.”Justice Amit Bansal observed that the Mannat Group of Hotels established its rights over its registered trademark 'MANNAT' and that the defendant restaurants were reaping undue benefit by riding upon the former's goodwill associated with its brand and trademark 'MANNAT'.The...

Delhi High Court Permanently Restrains Infringement Of Himalaya's 'Liv.52' Trademark, Imposes ₹30.91 Lakh In Costs & Damages

The Delhi High Court has issued a permanent injunction in favour of the personal care and herbal health company Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd against trademark infringement of its 'Liv.52' products used for liver care by manufacturers and sellers of infringing 'Liv-333' goods.Justice Mini Pushkarna remarked that as the goods are medicinal products, the risk of deception among consumers, medical practitioners and pharmacists must be examined with greater caution as any confusion could have serious...

Domino's Trademark Infringement: Delhi High Court Orders Delisting Of Dominic Pizza, Domindo Pizza From Zomato & Swiggy

The Delhi High Court has restrained various restaurants from using the marks “Dominic Pizza” and “Domindo Pizza” while selling pizzas as well as in their packaging and menu cards in a trademark infringement suit filed by Domino's. Justice Mini Pushkarna further directed Swiggy and Zomato to de-list the listings of the outlets from their platforms. The Court said that Domino's demonstrated a prima facie case for grant of injunction and that in case no ex-parte ad-interim injunction is...

Delhi High Court Grants Relief To India Today Group Against Dissemination Of Its E-Magazines By Illegal Telegram Channels

The Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favour of India Today Group, against copyright and trademark infringement by several Telegram channels/accounts uploading e-magazines owned by the India Today Group.Justice Amit Bansal observed as the owners and licence holders of the original literary and artistic work (magazines), India Today Group is entitled to protection against unauthorized dissemination.Living Media India Limited (plaintiff no. 1), a proprietor of the publications...

Counterfeit Medical Products Threat To Public Health: Delhi HC Awards ₹3.34 Crore Damages To Johnson & Johnson Over Trademark Infringement

The Delhi High Court has issued a permanent injunction in favour of the American pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson, against trademark infringement and selling large quantities of counterfeit products by a party engaged in the sale of surgical devices using Johnson & Johnson's 'Surgicel', 'Ligaclip' and 'Ethicon' trademarks.Remarking that the counterfeit medical products posed a grave threat to public health, Justice Amit Bansal imposed a hefty cost of around Rs. 3.34 crore on the...

Delhi High Court Issues Permanent Injunction Against Trademark Infringement Of Ramada International, Awards ₹10 Lakh Damages

The Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favour of the American hotel chain Ramada International, against trademark infringement by a party using the 'Ramada' mark as its corporate name.Ramada International (plaintiff) submitted that it adopted the trademark RAMADA in 1954 for its hotel in Arizona, USA. It stated that it franchises and manages over 900 hotels across more than 60 countries including India.It submitted that the defendant no. 1/Clubramada Hotels And Resorts...

Trademark Infringement: Delhi High Court Directs Manufacturer Of Counterfeit Products To Pay ₹11 Lakh To Puma

The Delhi High Court recently granted a permanent injunction in favour of Puma, restraining a manufacturer of counterfeit products from selling products under Puma's trademarks and its logos.Observing that the manufacturer engaged in a blatant act of counterfeiting, Justice Mini Pushkarna directed the manufacturer of counterfeit products to pay Rs. 11 lakh in damages and costs to Puma. Puma submitted that it is one of the world's largest sports brands engaged in designing, developing and...