Bangalore District Court

20 decisions indexed · India ·
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patent plaintiff favorable · Jan 31, 2026

Pawan Kumar Surana v.S M Ravi @ Pushparaj; M/s.Sri Sai Enterprises

Bangalore District Court · Com.O.S.No.1016/2024

The plaintiff, an inventor associated with Rain Filter Industries, filed a suit alleging that the defendants were manufacturing and selling tank filters that infringed upon his patented invention (Patent No. 351773). The court found infringement and granted permanent injunction against the defendants.

trademark defendant favorable · Oct 23, 2024

Kenny Ramanand and Balasubramaniam V. v.Rehan Talat Khan and N.S. Sangolli

Bangalore District Court · A.S.NO.43/2012

Kenny Ramanand and Balasubramaniam V. filed an application to set aside an arbitration award dated 10-01-2012. The dispute arose from a partnership in M/s Gambaz Foods International, involving allegations of breach of trust, financial misappropriation, and trademark disputes related to the brand 'Prawnto'.

trademark · Oct 1, 2024

M S Cothas Coffee Co. v.Ms Cotha Associates

Bangalore District Court · O.S.No.5165/2015

The plaintiff, M S Cothas Coffee Co., filed a suit seeking perpetual injunction against the defendants for infringing and passing off its registered trademarks 'COTHAS COFFEE' and 'COTHAS'. The dispute arose after former partners (Defendants No. 2 and 3) retired from the firm but subsequently established a new partnership firm, M/s. Cotha Associates, using the deceptively similar trademark 'COTHA' for coffee products.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Jan 8, 2024

Bundi Technologies Private Limited v.Chandrasinh Dhirubha Rathod

Bangalore District Court · Com.O.S.No.178/2023

The plaintiff, Bundi Technologies Private Limited (owner of the well-known trademark 'SWIGGY'), filed a suit against several defendants for illegal adoption and unauthorized use of its trademark. The defendants were allegedly manufacturing confectionery products under or with deceptive similarity to the 'SWIGGY' brand name to deceive the public.

patent defendant favorable · Mar 2, 2023

M/s. Indo Mim Pvt. Ltd. v.Mr. Pabitra Kumar Swain

Bangalore District Court · O.S.No.1324/2018

The plaintiff, a company specializing in MIM products, filed a suit against its former employee (Defendant No. 1) and his new employer (Defendant No. 2), alleging breach of a confidentiality agreement by soliciting employees and customers after resignation. The court found that the plaintiff failed to prove the allegations regarding solicitation and loss, leading to the dismissal of the suit.

patent defendant favorable · Feb 3, 2023

Sri.A.J.Shashank S/O A.N.Jagadish v.Aiplex Software Private Limited

Bangalore District Court · Com.O.S.No.1138/2022

The plaintiff, who runs a YouTube channel uploading film clips from 'Encounter Dayanayak', sued Aiplex Software and others seeking mandatory injunction to withdraw copyright strikes and damages. The defendants argued that they were acting as an authorized antipiracy service provider for M/s Kasturi Media, which held the absolute rights over the movie.

trademark defendant favorable · Feb 2, 2023

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) v.Mc. GAN's Ooty School of Architecture

Bangalore District Court · COM.A.P.No.83/2020

NIFT filed an arbitration petition challenging an award that favored Mc. Gan's Ooty School of Architecture (Respondent No.1). The dispute centered on Respondent No.1 allegedly violating the MOU by using NIFT's name and logo to solicit students, leading to termination. The court upheld the arbitrator's award, dismissing NIFT's petition.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Jan 7, 2023

New Horizon Educational & Cultural Trust v.New Horizon School

Bangalore District Court · KABC010151942016 (O.S._4810_2016)

The plaintiff, New Horizon Educational & Cultural Trust, claimed that it was the registered owner of the trademark 'NEW HORIZON' for educational services. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant, New Horizon School, was illegally using a similar name/logo, causing confusion and passing off. The court found in favor of the plaintiff.

copyright defendant favorable · Oct 29, 2022

Sri.Aswin Naidu v.Amaresh K J

Bangalore District Court · CC No.12935/2014

The complainant, Sri. Aswin Naidu (representing Elehem Technik Private Limited), filed a private complaint alleging that the accused illegally took confidential information and infringed the copyright of their Electro Chemical Deburring machine (Burrgon 25 V 3) in 2007. The case was tried under Section 63 of the Copyright Act, but the court acquitted the accused.

patent defendant favorable · Aug 19, 2022

Vikram A Sreerama v.U. Galeppa Reddy

Bangalore District Court · COM.A.S.No.148/2019

The plaintiff filed an arbitration suit challenging an arbitral award related to a partnership firm that developed 'Amvicube PA 2.0', a machine for detecting broken rice grains. The plaintiff alleged misappropriation of IP rights and assets by the defendant, but the court upheld the original arbitral award.

copyright plaintiff favorable · Mar 17, 2022

M/s. New Rubric Solutions LLP v.Pearson India Education Services Private Limited

Bangalore District Court · OS.No.4899/2015

The plaintiff, M/s. New Rubric Solutions LLP, filed a suit alleging that the defendant, Pearson India Education Services Private Limited, infringed its intellectual property rights by using and misrepresenting the test results of its assessment product 'Kaleido' in the defendant's product 'MyPedia'. The court found in favor of the plaintiff.

trademark · Mar 4, 2022

John Distilleries Pvt. Ltd v.Shashi Distilleries Private Limited

Bangalore District Court · OS.No.189/2015

John Distilleries Pvt. Ltd filed a suit against Shashi Distilleries Private Limited seeking permanent injunction to prevent the use of an Aseptic Brick Pack packaging that is deceptively similar to its own distinctive trade dress used for 'Original Choice' whisky. The plaintiff also sought mandatory injunction to withdraw the defendant's application for approval of this similar packaging.

trademark defendant favorable · Feb 28, 2022

M/s.Avinashi Ads v.The Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, South Western Railways

Bangalore District Court · Com.A.P.No.104/2019

M/s. Avinashi Ads filed an arbitration suit challenging an award passed by a Sole Arbitrator concerning advertising rights and license fees with South Western Railways. The plaintiff sought damages amounting to ₹11,75,99,996/-. However, the court set aside the original arbitral award in its entirety.

patent defendant favorable · Oct 30, 2021

Slk Software Services Pvt. Ltd. v.Universal Test Solutions LLP

Bangalore District Court · COM.A.P.No.01/2020

The petitioner, a software development company, challenged an arbitration award (AC No.92/2018) passed by Respondent No. 2 (the Arbitrator). The dispute arose from a Business Alliance Agreement regarding the perpetual licensing of 'Test Magic' software. The court dismissed the petition, upholding the arbitral award.

patent defendant favorable · Oct 26, 2021

Nuziveedu Seeds Limited v.Rallis India Ltdl.

Bangalore District Court · Com.A.S.45/2009

Nuziveedu Seeds Limited challenged an Arbitral Award dated 30.3.2009 under Section 34 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. The dispute centered on a contract for developing transgenic cotton lines ('Suraksha') and the failure to deliver specific genes (Cry-IC standalone). Nuziveedu Seeds sought to set aside parts of the award regarding damages and deliverables.

patent defendant favorable · Oct 8, 2021

Achira Labs Private Limited v.Dr.Lokanathan R.Arcot

Bangalore District Court · A.A.No.371/2018

Achira Labs Private Limited filed a petition under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, seeking temporary injunctions to restrain Dr. Lokanathan R. Arcot from working with competitors or divulging confidential information after his resignation. The court dismissed the petitioner's petition, finding that it did not meet the criteria for granting interim relief, and also dismissed the respondent's counter claim.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Sep 11, 2020

M/s. Cothas Coffee Co. v.Avighna Coffee Pvt. Ltd.

Bangalore District Court · O.S.No.4047/2015

The plaintiff, M/s. Cothas Coffee Co., filed a suit seeking a permanent injunction against Avighna Coffee Pvt. Ltd. for infringing its registered trademarks 'COTHAS COFFEE' and 'Cothas'. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant was using the deceptively similar mark 'Cotha Giri' on coffee products. The court ultimately decreed the suit, granting a permanent injunction in favor of the plaintiff.

patent plaintiff favorable · Mar 12, 2020

M/s Purva Metal Sections Pvt.Ltd. v.Sri. K. Bhoopathi

Bangalore District Court · O.S.No.8781 /2015

The plaintiff, M/s Purva Metal Sections Pvt.Ltd., filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against Sri. K. Bhoopathi, alleging that the defendant was interfering with its lawful business of manufacturing and selling steel tubes (175mm and 180mm OD). The dispute centered on the defendant's claim of exclusive copyright over the drawings/technology used for these specific steel tubes.

patent defendant favorable · Jan 4, 2019

Laila Nutraceuticals v.Vittal Malya Scientific Research Foundation (VMSRF)

Bangalore District Court · CCCH. 11 / A.S.NO:74/2013

Laila Nutraceuticals challenged an arbitral award requiring it to pay Rs. 84,00,000/- to Vittal Malya Scientific Research Foundation (VMSRF). The Plaintiff argued that the Defendant's patent claims lacked novelty and that the license agreement was invalid because it was not registered with the Patent Office. The court dismissed the suit, upholding the validity of the arbitral award.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Apr 20, 2015

M & H Management Ltd. v.Mr. Ravi Shankar

Bangalore District Court · O.S. 5080/2008

M & H Management Ltd. (Plaintiff) filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against defendants for passing off their goods and services by using the 'Anantara' trade mark, which is held by the plaintiff. The court partly decreed the suit, granting permanent injunctions but rejecting the claim for damages.

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