India IP Litigation
7,068 annotated decisions
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Rallis India Limited v.Rallis Pharmaceuticals & Anr.
Rallis India Limited filed a suit against Rallis Pharmaceuticals & Anr. alleging infringement and passing off related to the use of the trade mark 'RALLIS' in medicinal preparations, website domains, and business names. The court decreed the suit, granting perpetual injunctions against the defendants and ordering them to transfer the infringing domain name.
Unilever Plc v.Deluxe Ice Cream Factory
Unilever Plc filed a suit against Deluxe Ice Cream Factory alleging infringement and passing off related to its well-known trademarks, specifically FEAST and CORNETTO. The court granted perpetual injunctions restraining the defendant from using deceptively similar marks like CHOCO FEAST, CONATTO, and CONETO in relation to ice creams and frozen desserts.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Halberd Chemicals
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a suit against Halberd Chemicals alleging infringement of its copyrighted artistic packaging/trade dress, registered trademarks (Nos. 1486109, 1780462, 1486107), and passing off using its well-known logo. The Bombay High Court decreed the suit in favor of the Plaintiff.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Halberd Chemicals
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a commercial IP suit against Halberd Chemicals alleging infringement of its copyrighted artistic packaging/trade dress and registered trademarks. The Bombay High Court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit, granting perpetual injunctions against the defendant for infringing these rights and passing off.
Unilever Plc. v.Masqati Dairy Products
Unilever Plc. filed a commercial IP suit against Masqati Dairy Products alleging infringement and passing off related to its trade mark 'FEAST'. The court granted leave and decreed the suit, restraining the defendant from using the similar mark 'CHOCO FEAST' in relation to frozen desserts.
Unilever Plc. v.Masqati Dairy Products
Unilever Plc. filed a commercial IP suit against Masqati Dairy Products regarding the alleged infringement and passing off related to its registered trade mark 'FEAST'. The court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit in favor of Unilever.
Sulphur Mills Limited v.Crop Life Science Limited
Sulphur Mills Limited filed a suit against Crop Life Science Limited alleging infringement of its patented agricultural composition (Patent No. 282429). The parties subsequently reached a compromise and settled their disputes before the Madras High Court.
The Regents Of The University Of California v.Union Of India & Ors.
The petitioner challenged the Assistant Controller's decision to reject its patent application for 'Enzalutamide', citing lack of inventive steps. The petitioner further argued that the rejection was vitiated because the Controller failed to address or refer to crucial expert affidavits and scientific documents presented during the proceedings.
Unilin Beheer B.V. v.Balaji Action Buildwell
The plaintiff filed a suit for permanent injunction against infringement of Patent No.193247, but since the patent had lapsed, the suit was pursued only for damages. The defendant filed a Counter Claim seeking revocation of the subject patent. The core legal issue addressed by the court was whether the written statement to the Counter Claim could be taken on record despite not being accompanied by an affidavit of admission/denial within the stipulated time.
Dayco Ip Holdings Llc v.Mago Gurupriit S, Prop. Jay Kay International
The Bombay High Court addressed a Notice of Motion concerning the non-compliance by the defendant with specific terms outlined in prior Consent Terms. The court directed the defendant, Mago Gurupriit S., to adhere strictly to the agreed-upon obligations, which included destroying all infringing goods and packaging bearing the plaintiff's marks, as well as unconditionally canceling his relevant trademark registration (No. 3082945). This ruling underscores the importance of adhering to court-mandated settlement terms in IP disputes.
Cedar Properties & Trading Llp & Ors. v.Hab Pharmaceuticals & Research Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted a temporary injunction in favor of Cedar Properties & Trading LLP against Hab Pharmaceuticals & Research Limited. The plaintiffs claimed that the defendants were using the deceptively similar trademark 'DROTIOST' for pharmaceutical preparations, infringing upon their registered mark 'DROTIN'. Given the potential for consumer confusion in the medical field, the court restrained the defendant from manufacturing or selling products under the impugned mark until further hearing.
Unilever Plc v.Preeti Ice Creams
Unilever Plc filed a commercial IP suit against Preeti Ice Creams alleging infringement and passing off related to the trade mark 'FEAST'. The Bombay High Court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit in favor of Unilever.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Mak Traders
This notice of motion pertains to an ongoing Commercial IP Suit where Hindustan Unilever Ltd. sought protection for its distinctive SURF EXCEL trade dress against Mak Traders' competing detergent products. The court granted an ad-interim injunction restraining the defendant from using any trade dress or mark deceptively similar to the Plaintiff's.
Unilever Plc v.Preeti Ice Creams
Unilever Plc filed a commercial IP suit against Preeti Ice Creams alleging infringement and passing off related to the trade mark 'FEAST'. The court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit, imposing perpetual injunctions on the defendant.
Unilever Plc v.Preeti Ice Creams
Unilever Plc filed a commercial IP suit against Preeti Ice Creams alleging infringement and passing off related to the trade mark 'FEAST'. The Bombay High Court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit in favor of Unilever.
M/S. Lucky Exports v.The Controller Of Patents And Designs & Ors.
M/S. Lucky Exports challenged an order rejecting its appeal against the cancellation of Design No. 202108, which covered a 'Coaster Brake Sub Assembly'. The core dispute revolved around whether this mechanical component was purely functional and therefore ineligible for design registration, or if it possessed sufficient aesthetic features to qualify. The court examined arguments regarding prior publication and novelty, ultimately allowing the appeal by setting aside the impugned order.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Anil Chemicals
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a suit against Anil Chemicals alleging infringement of its copyrighted artistic labels (WHEEL) and passing off through the use of deceptively similar artworks/trade dress (SURYA) on detergent products. The parties reached a settlement, leading to the court decreeing the suit.
Amrit B Sanghavi v.Dhanraj Surana
The suit involved a dispute over trademark infringement and passing off. The court granted permanent injunctions restraining the defendants from infringing the plaintiff's registered mark 'ITONE' with the use of 'DITONE', and also restrained them from passing off the plaintiff's goods.
International Cycle Gears v.The Controller Of Patents And Designs & Ors.
The petitioner appealed against the Controller's order allowing the cancellation of Design No. 201728 for a 'Coaster Brake Hub'. The appeal argued that the design was significantly different from known models, particularly those published in February 2005. However, the High Court upheld the Controller's finding, concluding that the design lacked novelty and originality as it was substantially identical to prior publications.
Ultratech Cement Limited v.Hari Om Plasters
Ultratech Cement Limited filed a suit against Hari Om Plasters alleging trademark infringement concerning various 'BIRLA' branded products. The court, after reviewing the site report and inventory of seized goods, granted leave to the plaintiffs. Crucially, the court passed a temporary order restraining the defendants from using any mark identical or deceptively similar to the registered 'BIRLA' trademarks, including specific variants like 'BIRLA WHITE' and 'BIRLA PLUS', pending the final hearing of the suit.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Mak Traders
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Mak Traders alleging infringement and passing off related to their detergent preparations. The Bombay High Court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and passed an ad-interim injunction.
Asian Paints Limited v.Rainbow Colours Co. and others
Asian Paints Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Rainbow Colours Co. and others alleging infringement of its distinctive trademarks and trade dress related to wall primers. The Bombay High Court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and passed an order granting an interim injunction.
Asian Paints Limited v.Phinex Paints and Polychem Industries
Asian Paints Ltd filed a Commercial IP Suit against Phinex Paints and Polychem Industries alleging trademark infringement and passing off. The Bombay High Court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and passed an order granting an interim injunction.
Relaxo Footwears Limited v.Aqualite India Ltd.
Relaxo Footwears Limited filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against Aqualite India Ltd. for allegedly infringing its registered footwear design No.294938. The core dispute revolved around whether the defendant's product was an obvious or fraudulent imitation of the plaintiff's protected design. During the interim application, the court directed a market survey which revealed numerous third-party products with near identical designs available in the market.