Bombay High Court
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Showing 421–449Panacea Biotec Limited v.Union of India and others
Panacea Biotec Ltd. challenged the grant of its vaccine patent (IN'351) after the Opposition Board provided a recommendation that the Petitioner deemed 'flawed.' The Petitioner sought the High Court to reconstitute a new Opposition Board. The court rejected the petition, holding that the Act provides a self-contained mechanism for expert adjudication and judicial interference is unwarranted at this stage.
Narayanlal Hemaji Mewada And Anr v.Rishabh Enterprise And Anr
The Bombay High Court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, granting a perpetual injunction against the defendants. The court restrained the defendants from using any label or domain name containing 'MARSHAL GRIP' or deceptively similar to the plaintiff's registered marks (MARSHAL/MARSHAL GRIP). Furthermore, the defendants were ordered to pay costs and destroy the wrappers of the impugned goods.
Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd. v.Vahini Enterprises And Anr.
The plaintiff, Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd., filed a suit against Vahini Enterprises and others alleging infringement of its registered trade mark 'Meena Prints' (Reg. No. 967504) and copyright in the mark. The court granted permanent injunctions restraining the defendants from infringing or passing off goods using similar marks.
Industrial Tools And Hardware v.Naman Arora and Sandeep Garg
The plaintiff filed a Commercial IP Suit alleging that the defendants infringed their registered trademark and manufactured identical products using the plaintiff's marks. The court observed the infringement and granted an interim order restraining the defendants from manufacturing, marketing, or selling goods bearing deceptively similar marks.
Trans Union Cibil Ltd. v.Chetani Manufacturing and Trading Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court granted an ad-interim order favoring Trans Union Cibil Ltd. against Chetani Manufacturing and Trading Pvt. Ltd. The court found prima facie evidence that the defendant was infringing the 'CIBIL' trademark, misrepresenting itself as connected with CIBIL to the public, and collecting money from victims. Consequently, the injunction prevents the defendant from using or enabling others to use the protected trademarks in relation to credit scores and reports until the final disposal of the suit.
Pidilite Industries Limited v.Golden Glue and others
Pidilite Industries Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Golden Glue and others alleging passing off. The court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and also passed an interim order granting injunctions to protect the plaintiff's brand identity and packaging design.
Pidilite Industries Limited v.Golden Glue and others
Pidilite Industries Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Golden Glue and others alleging passing off related to its FEVICRYL product line. The court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and also passed an interim order granting specific injunctions.
Procter And Gamble Home Products Pvt. Ltd. v.Kani Soap Works
The Plaintiff filed a Commercial IP Suit alleging that the Defendant was using the Plaintiff's trade dress and label on detergent powder with clear intent to infringe the mark and pass off goods. The Court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and passed an ad-interim order restraining the Defendant from using the ARIEL ATOMIUM and TIDE marks/trade dress pending final disposal of the suit.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.J.K.Enterprises
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. filed a Commercial IP Suit against J.K.Enterprises regarding trademark infringement related to detergent powder. The Bombay High Court granted leave and passed an order restraining the Defendant from manufacturing, marketing, or selling goods using marks similar to the Plaintiff's distinctive trademarks WHEEL and Device of SPLAT.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Nashirbhai Mohmedali Mansuri And Anr
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. filed a Commercial IP Suit against Nashirbhai Mohmedali Mansuri and others alleging infringement of its well-known trademark 'Vim', associated logos, and trade dress. The court granted the leave petition and passed an interim order.
Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd. v.Sri Sai Bhavani Handloom House and others
The petitioner, Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd., filed a commercial IP suit against Sri Sai Bhavani Handloom House and others alleging passing off of its registered trademark "Meena Prints". The court granted a temporary order restraining the defendants from using deceptively similar marks like "Meera Prints" pending the final hearing.
Wockhardt Limited v.Chematac Pharmaceuticals
Wockhardt Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Chematac Pharmaceuticals alleging passing off due to deceptively similar packaging. The court granted leave and passed an interim order restraining the defendant from using packaging that could mislead consumers into believing their product was associated with Wockhardt.
Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd. v.Sri Sai Bhavani Handloom House and others
The petitioner, Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd., filed a commercial IP suit against Sri Sai Bhavani Handloom House and others alleging passing off of its registered trademark "Meena Prints". The court granted an interim order restraining the defendants from using deceptively similar marks like "Meera Prints" on textile goods.
Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd. v.Tata Kumar Swamy and Anr.
The petitioner, Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd., filed a suit against the respondents alleging infringement and passing off related to its registered trade mark 'Meena Prints' and copyright in its artistic work. The court granted permanent injunctions restraining the defendants from using deceptively similar marks and ordered them to pay damages/costs.
Hotel Panchavati v.Shree Panchvati Veg Restaurant
The Plaintiffs filed a suit against the Defendants alleging infringement and passing off related to their well-known 'Panchavati' marks. The court decreed the suit, granting perpetual injunctions against the Defendants for using similar marks like 'Shree Panchvati'. Furthermore, Defendant No. 1 was directed to pay Rs. 10 Lacs.
Associated Chemicals v.Associated Chemicals Corporation
In a commercial IP suit, the Bombay High Court mediated a settlement between Associated Chemicals and Associated Chemicals Corporation. The parties mutually agreed to allow both entities to continue using their respective trademarks—"Associated Chemicals" and "Associated Chemicals Corporation"—without objection. Furthermore, the Defendant agreed to remove the 'sister concern' designation from its website within 45 days, while allowing the Plaintiff to mention its group affiliation.
Noor Hospital Trust And 7 Ors v.Sajid Ali Khan
The Bombay High Court addressed a commercial IP suit concerning the alleged passing off of a hospital's trademark. The Plaintiffs, Noor Hospital Trust, sought to restrain the Defendant from using 'NEW NOOR HOSPITAL,' claiming deceptive similarity to their established mark 'NOOR HOSPITAL.' The court framed multiple issues covering passing off, descriptiveness of the term 'NOOR,' and claims for damages and injunctions, setting a clear path for the evidence phase.
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. v.Maxworth Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. filed a suit against Maxworth Pharma Pvt. Ltd. regarding alleged trademark infringement concerning the medicinal preparation 'PANTOCID'. The Bombay High Court granted leave and further issued an ad-interim injunction restraining the defendant from using the deceptively similar trade mark "MAX PANTOCID" or any other similar marks.
Benden Limited v.Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a commercial IP suit filed by Benden Limited against Hindustan Unilever Ltd. The dismissal occurred because the Plaintif had previously received an order from the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) directing the cancellation of its trademark registration, 'Perfect Radiance.' Since the mark was removed from the register, the court found that the Plaintiff was no longer interested in pursuing the suit, leading to its dismissal for want of prosecution.
Digigen Systems Pvt. Ltd. v.Hasmi T.
Digigen Systems Pvt. Ltd. filed a Commercial IP Suit against Hasmi T. regarding the alleged infringement of their trade mark 'VIDVIE'. The court granted an interim order restraining the defendant from using the disputed trademark on mobile phone accessories until the final hearing.
Gebi Products v.Rose Industries
Gebi Products filed a suit against Rose Industries alleging infringement of its registered trademark and copyright related to the packaging and mascot used on brooms. The court decreed the suit, granting perpetual injunctions against the defendant for using deceptively similar marks and designs, and ordered the payment of damages.
Nadeem Majid Oomerbhoy v.Rashid Sattar Oomerbhoy & Ors
The Bombay High Court intervened in a court-supervised licensing process for proprietary edible oil trademarks, citing concerns over the integrity of the bidding. The Judge found that media reports suggesting bias had compromised the neutrality of the auction, leading to only two bidders remaining (the Plaintiff and one Defendant). Consequently, the Court Receiver was directed to halt the current proceedings, return all existing deposits, and reissue advertisements under strict conditions of silence from all parties.
Nadeem Majid Oomerbhoy v.Rashid Sattar Oomerbhoy & Ors
The Bombay High Court intervened in a court-supervised licensing process for proprietary edible oil trademarks, citing concerns over the integrity of the bidding. The Judge found that media reports suggesting bias had compromised the neutrality of the auction, leading to only two bidders remaining (the Plaintiff and one Defendant). Consequently, the Court Receiver was directed to halt the current proceedings, return all existing deposits, and reissue advertisements under strict conditions of silence from all parties.
Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd. v.Sri Sai Bhavani Handloom House and others
The petitioner, Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd., filed a commercial IP suit against Sri Sai Bhavani Handloom House and others regarding alleged trademark infringement/passing off. The court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and passed an interim order restraining the defendants from using deceptively similar marks like "Meena Prints" or "Meera Prints" on their textile goods.
Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd. v.Sri Sai Bhavani Handloom House
The petitioner, Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd., filed a commercial IP suit against Sri Sai Bhavani Handloom House and others regarding alleged passing off of its registered trademark "Meena Prints". The court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and passed an interim injunction restraining the defendants from using deceptively similar marks.
Trans Union Cibil Ltd. v.Chetani Manufacturing and Trading Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court granted an ad-interim order favoring Trans Union Cibil Ltd. against Chetani Manufacturing and Trading Pvt. Ltd. The court found prima facie evidence that the defendant was infringing the 'CIBIL' trademark, misrepresenting itself as connected with CIBIL to the public, and collecting money from victims. Consequently, the injunction prevents the defendant from using or enabling others to use the protected trademarks in relation to credit scores and reports until the final disposal of the suit.
Hotel Panchavati And Anr. v.Hotel Panchavati Pure Veg Family Restaurant and Ors.
The suit was filed regarding the infringement and passing off of the Plaintiff's registered trade marks, PANCHAVATI / PANCHAVATI GAURAV. The Bombay High Court granted leave to the plaintiffs and decreed the suit, issuing a perpetual injunction against the defendants.
Sopariwala Exports And Anr. v.Satyapal Shivkumar
The Bombay High Court vacated an earlier ex-parte order that had recognized the Plaintiff's prior use of the trademark 'PAN RAAS'. The court found that the statement claiming the Plaintiffs conceived and adopted the distinctive mark in 2008 was incorrect, noting that the word 'RAAS' was adopted after a compromise with Rasana Private Limited. This decision significantly impacts the Plaintiff's claim regarding the originality and priority of their trademark rights.
Colgate Palmolive Company v.Personal Brushes Pvt. Ltd.
Colgate Palmolive filed a suit against Personal Brushes Pvt. Ltd. alleging passing off and infringement related to their toothbrush products. The court passed an interim order granting reliefs restraining the defendants from imitating the trade dress, get up, and infringing specific registered designs.
Unilever Plc. v.HAD Enterprises
Unilever Plc. filed a suit alleging that Had Enterprises was violating its trademarks (LAKME, LAKME EYECONIC, etc.) by selling products using deceptive marks and logos. The court addressed motions related to the investigation of these IP violations.
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