India IP Litigation
7,068 annotated decisions
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M/s. ARCEE Electronics v.M/s. ARCEEIKA
M/s. ARCEE Electronics filed a Commercial IP Suit against M/s. ARCEEIKA alleging infringement of its registered trademark 'ARCEE' and tortious passing off, concerning electronic goods. The core dispute revolved around the territorial jurisdiction of the Bombay High Court to hear the matter. Despite arguments from the Plaintiff that their business activities extended into Mumbai city, the Court found that the Plaint failed to adequately plead or demonstrate that either the Plaintiff carried on business in Mumbai or that any part of the cause of action arose within its limits. Consequently, the suit was returned under Order VII Rule 10 of the Code.
Force Motors Limited v.Houstan Innovations Llp
The Delhi High Court addressed several interim applications in the dispute between Force Motors Limited and Houstan Innovations LLP. While allowing procedural requests like filing additional documents, the court focused heavily on the request for an ad-interim injunction against trademark infringement and passing off. Recognizing the Plaintiff's established goodwill with 'FORCE', the court granted a temporary restraint order, preventing the Defendant from using the similar mark 'GT FORCE' in relation to identical or similar products until the next hearing date.
Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd. v.The Registrar of Trade Marks & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed an appeal filed by Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd. against the dismissal of its trademark opposition. The court found that the original rejection was based on a factual error, as the Appellant had actually received the notice for filing evidence via email on September 15, 2024, not the date mentioned in the letter. Consequently, the High Court set aside the impugned order and directed the Registrar to hear and decide the opposition within two months, while also directing the registry to update the status of the trademark application.
Novartis Ag & Anr. v.M/S Steris Healthcare Pvt Ltd & Anr.
The Delhi High Court initiated proceedings under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, concerning the removal and rectification of the trademark 'INCLISIRAN' (Registration No. 5547194) in Class 05. The court issued notice to all parties involved, setting a timeline for filing replies and rejoinders. This marks the formal commencement of the legal challenge against the registered mark.
Shoban Salim Thakur v.Chaitanya Arora & Ors.
This interim application before the Bombay High Court concerned a request by the Defendants to vacate an existing ad-interim injunction. The core dispute revolved around allegations of suppression by the Plaintiff regarding a specific condition attached to their trademark registration in Class 25 (footwear), which limited its exclusive use to Maharashtra. While the court acknowledged the seriousness of the suppression allegation, it granted the Plaintiff a final opportunity to file a Rejoinder before listing the matter for further consideration.
Joy Creators Llp v.Best Medicals & Ors.
The Delhi High Court has decreed a trademark infringement suit filed by Joy Creators LLP against Best Medicals & Ors., based on a comprehensive settlement reached between the parties. The judgment confirms that the plaintiff is the proprietor of the 'JOY' trademark and grants permanent injunction relief. Furthermore, the defendant agreed to pay Rs. 1,50,000/- as full and final settlement for damages and costs, leading to the court also directing the refund of the plaintiff's court fees.
Sporta Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v.John Doe And Ors
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favor of Sporta Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the proprietor of the multi-sports aggregator platform 'FanCode'. The court recognized that the Plaintiff holds exclusive broadcast reproduction rights for various major sporting events through licensing agreements. Given the immediate and irreparable pecuniary loss caused by unauthorized streaming on rogue websites, the court allowed the plaintiff to proceed with blocking orders while ensuring compliance procedures were followed.
Western Digital Technologies Inc v.M/S. Everstore Through Its Proprietor Mr. Tarun Sachdeva & Ors.
In this Delhi High Court order, the court addressed several interlocutory applications related to a trademark infringement suit filed by Western Digital Technologies Inc against M/S. Everstore. The court disposed of multiple applications as not pressed due to compliance or changed circumstances. Crucially, the existing interim injunction was made absolute until the final disposal of the suit, strengthening the Plaintiff's position in the ongoing litigation.
Ranjani Ramesh v.The Assistant Controller Of Patents And Designs
The appeal challenged an order rejecting Patent Application No. 202141032403, which related to a system for identifying micro-motions for early detection of neuro-degenerative diseases. The rejection was based on lack of inventive step and non-patentability grounds. The High Court set aside the impugned order because it did not follow a robust obviousness analysis and failed to record findings regarding all objections raised in the FER.
Energy Beverages Pvt Ltd v.Ekadanta Packaged Drinking Water and Others
The petitioner filed a Leave Petition seeking to combine causes of action related to passing off and trademark infringement against the respondents. The plaintiff claimed ownership of the mark 'CLEAR' and proprietary rights over its artistic label and bottle shape, arguing that the defendant's use of 'CLEAR GOLD' amounted to infringement and passing off.
Impresario Entertainment And Hospitality Private Limited v.The Registrar Of Trademarks
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal filed by Impresario Entertainment, setting aside the Registrar of Trademarks' rejection of its trademark application. The court found that the Registrar violated the principles of natural justice because the Appellant was prevented from participating in the scheduled virtual hearing due to technical impediments. Furthermore, the Impugned Order failed to consider crucial evidence, such as a Joint Memorandum of Compromise between the parties. Consequently, the matter has been remanded back for a fair and comprehensive hearing.
Biswanath Hosiery Mills Ltd v.Micky Metals Ltd And Anr
The Calcutta High Court granted Biswanath Hosiery Mills Ltd liberty to file a supplementary affidavit, allowing them to introduce two key letters from the private respondent into evidence. The court also directed the petitioner to ensure proper representation for the Registrar of Trademark (Respondent No. 2). This interim order keeps the trademark dispute active and sets the matter for further hearing on August 29, 2025.
Sidharth Jindal v.The Registrar of Trade Marks
The Madras High Court allowed the appeal filed by Sidharth Jindal against the Registrar of Trade Marks' rejection of his word mark application, 'BANGTAN BOYS BTS.' The court found that the initial objections raised under Section 9 and Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act were unsustainable. Crucially, the court overturned the rejection based on the 'proposed-to-be-used' basis, holding that this conclusion was erroneous and contrary to Section 18 of the TM Act. Consequently, the application was directed to proceed for advertisement.
Google Llc v.The Controller Of Patents
Google LLC appealed the rejection of its patent application (No. 2705/KOLNP/2014), which claimed a method for labeling visited locations based on contact information. The Controller rejected it under Section 3(k) as being an algorithm or computer program per se. The High Court upheld the rejection, finding that the invention was directed to an abstract idea and lacked sufficient technical advancement.
ITW GSE APS v.Dabico Airport Solutions Pvt Ltd
Plaintiffs sought leave to inspect documents filed by Defendant No. 4 under Section 30 CPC, which related to disclosure of turnover concerning patented PCA units. The Court constituted a Confidentiality Club to facilitate this inspection, subject to prescribed rules.
Hilton Worldwide Manage Limited And Anr v.Hilton Holidays And Resorts Private Limited
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favor of Hilton Worldwide Manage Limited against Hilton Holidays And Resorts Private Limited. The court found a prima facie case for trademark infringement and passing off, noting that the defendant's use of 'HILTON HOLIDAYS AND RESORTS PRIVATE LIMITED' and associated testimonials led customers to believe there was a direct connection with the plaintiff's established brand. Furthermore, the court exempted the plaintiffs from mandatory pre-litigation mediation due to the urgency of the matter.
Largan Precision Co., Ltd v.Honor Device Co., Ltd & Anr.
Largan Precision Co., Ltd filed a suit against Honor Device Co., Ltd & Anr. alleging infringement of three specific patents related to camera lens assemblies. The Plaintiff asserted that the Defendants' Honor 200 series products infringe these patented technologies.
Mebigo Labs Private Limited v.Greenhorn Wellness Private Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an ad-interim ex-parte injunction in favor of Mebigo Labs Private Limited against Greenhorn Wellness Private Limited and others. The court found a prima facie case of copyright infringement, passing off, unfair competition, and trademark dilution by the defendant's use of similar branding ('Story TV'). Furthermore, the court directed Meta Platforms (Defendant No. 2) to suspend specific infringing advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, protecting Mebigo Labs' digital content platform 'KUKU FM'.
Red Bull Ag v.M/S Bhavnagari Herbal Pharmacy & Ors.
The Delhi High Court issued a significant interim order in the trademark infringement suit filed by Red Bull Ag against M/S Bhavnagari Herbal Pharmacy & Ors. The court granted an urgent ex-parte ad-interim injunction and appointed a Local Commissioner to inspect, photograph, and potentially seize infringing goods from the defendants' premises. This decisive step allows the plaintiff to secure evidence of ongoing trademark misuse while the main suit proceeds.
Corning Incorporated v.The Controller Of Patents
Corning Incorporated filed an appeal under Section 117A of the Patents Act, 1970, seeking quashing of a previous order and directing the Controller to grant a patent on application number 202117018914. The court condoned the delay in filing the appeal and listed the matter for further hearing.
Bajaj Auto Limited v.Gurjinder Kaur & Anr.
This Delhi High Court order addresses a petition filed under Section 47 read with Section 57 of the Trademarks Act, 1999. The court issued directions to issue notices to all parties involved in the trademark matter. Furthermore, separate applications seeking interim relief (under CPC) were also addressed by setting timelines for filing replies and listing the matters before the Joint Registrar and the Court.
Nilkamal Crates And Containers & Anr. v.Ashok Kumar & Ors.
The Delhi High Court decreed the suit in favor of Nilkamal Crates And Containers after a settlement was reached between the Plaintiffs and Defendant No. 5. The settlement confirmed Nilkamal's ownership of its well-known 'NILKAMAL' trademark and required Defendant No. 5 to cease all activities related to manufacturing or trading deceptively similar goods, such as mattresses. Furthermore, Defendant No. 5 agreed to pay damages amounting to Rs. 1,00,000/-.
Bajaj Auto Limited v.M/S Transworld Enterprises & Anr.
The Delhi High Court issued procedural orders in a trademark opposition case filed by Bajaj Auto Limited against M/S Transworld Enterprises & Anr. The court directed that notice be served to all parties, allowing four weeks for filing replies and rejoinders. The matter was subsequently scheduled for listing before the Joint Registrar (J) on September 9, 2025, and then before the Court again on November 19, 2025.
M/S Prakash Pipes Limited v.Registrar Of Trademarks & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed a Rectification Petition filed by M/S Prakash Pipes Limited against the Registrar of Trademarks. The petition sought the cancellation and removal of the trade mark 'PARKASHPOWER' (Registration No. 4798175) from the register. With no objection from certain respondents, the court directed that the impugned mark be removed, thereby rectifying the trademark registry.