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trademark plaintiff favorable · Jan 18, 2024

Gold Medal Electricals Pvt Ltd v.Kamal Electricals And Sanitary

Bombay High Court · 104036666

Gold Medal Electricals Pvt. Ltd. filed a Leave Petition before the Bombay High Court to initiate a suit against Kamal Electricals and Sanitary regarding trademark infringement. The petitioner sought leave despite having an office in Mumbai, while the defendants were operating outside the court's jurisdiction in Telangana. The court examined the jurisdictional provisions of the Trademarks Act, 1999.

patent interim order · Jan 8, 2024

UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Ltd. v.Extra Tech World and Ors.

Bombay High Court · 58302107

The petitioner filed a Leave Petition seeking permission from the Bombay High Court under Clause XII of the Letters Patent Act to file a Commercial Intellectual Property Rights Suit against the respondents. The core issue was establishing the court's jurisdiction, given that the infringing websites were accessible across India.

patent interim order · Dec 19, 2023

The Supreme Industries Ltd. v.Tandhan Polyplast Private Ltd.

Bombay High Court · 23036675

This interim application sought to determine the method of inquiry regarding whether certain moulds/dyes were infringing material, considering the original patent had expired. The court considered the request for an independent scientific adviser under Section 115 but proceeded by allowing the parties to file their respective expert affidavits.

patent plaintiff favorable · Dec 18, 2023

Atos India Pvt. Ltd v.The State of Maharashtra

Bombay High Court · 160463152

Atos India Pvt. Ltd challenged an order from the Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal, arguing that its work providing bug fixing and maintenance services on QAD Inc.'s ERP software was a service contract, not a sale of goods or developed software. The core dispute revolved around whether modifying existing proprietary code constituted 'development' leading to a taxable supply under the MVAT Act. The Bombay High Court ultimately ruled in favor of Atos India, holding that the transaction was fundamentally an indivisible contract for services.

patent pending · Dec 18, 2023

The Supreme Industries Ltd. v.Tandhan Polyplast Private Ltd.

Bombay High Court · 190875222

This interim application concerns whether certain moulds/dyes are infringing material, despite the original patent having expired. The court considered the need for expert determination on this factual question.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Dec 14, 2023

Atomberg Technologies Private Limited v.Jogaram Sirvi And Ors.

Bombay High Court · 127554665

The Bombay High Court ruled in favor of Atomberg Technologies Private Limited, granting permanent injunctions against the defendants for trademark infringement. Crucially, the court affirmed that the 'ATOMBERG' brand qualifies as a well-known trademark across all classes of goods and services. This landmark decision reinforces the high level of protection afforded to coined and inherently distinctive marks with established national reputation.

copyright mixed · Dec 13, 2023

Manya Vejju Alias Mv Kasi v.Sapna Bhog

Bombay High Court · P74161123

This appeal before the Bombay High Court concerned an order restraining the appellant, Manya Vejju, from publishing statements alleging copyright infringement against the respondent, Sapna Bhog. The dispute centered on allegations of plagiarism between their respective romance genre literary works. The core legal question was whether the threat of infringement action fell under Section 60 of the Copyright Act, 1957. The High Court found that the trial court's inquiry into the merits of the copyright claim exceeded its remit and consequently quashed the impugned order, remitting the matter back for a fresh determination.

copyright mixed · Dec 13, 2023

Manya Vejju Alias Mv Kasi v.Sapna Bhog

Bombay High Court · 116090377

This appeal before the Bombay High Court concerned an order restraining the appellant (Manya Vejju) from making statements alleging copyright infringement against the respondent (Sapna Bhog). The dispute centered on allegations of plagiarism and unauthorized copying between their respective literary works in the romance genre. The court held that determining whether actual infringement exists is beyond the scope of a suit under Section 60, as it risks prejudging an action for infringement. Consequently, the High Court quashed the impugned order and remitted the matter back to the District Judge for fresh determination after considering the underlying infringement suit.

patent plaintiff favorable · Dec 5, 2023

Crc Industries Europe Besloten v.Bhalaria Corporation

Bombay High Court · 130908241

The Bombay High Court granted the plaintiff permission to de-seal seized 'impugned products' from the premises of certain defendants. The core issue was determining whether these seized goods were counterfeit or legitimately procured through authorized distributors. The court allowed the plaintiff to take two samples for investigation, ensuring the entire process would be conducted transparently in the presence of all parties and videographed.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Nov 8, 2023

The Chocolate Spoon Company Private Limited v.Oceanleaf Hospitality Private Limited & Ors.

Bombay High Court · 89039640

The Bombay High Court granted leave for a plaintiff to combine claims of passing off with an existing trademark infringement suit. The defendants argued that they lacked territorial jurisdiction as their outlets were located outside Mumbai, but the court prioritized the principle of avoiding multiplicity of litigation. This decision allows the combined action to proceed while keeping the jurisdictional issue open for later determination.

patent settled · Nov 6, 2023

Pidilite Industries Limited v.Shree Dev Colour And Hardware and Ors.

Bombay High Court · 72295057

The Bombay High Court disposed of a portion of the IPR suit after the parties reached a settlement via Consent Terms dated 31st October, 2023. Specifically, the suit against Defendant No.2 was disposed of based on these terms, which included undertakings to cease using infringing marks and destroy counterfeit materials.

patent settled · Nov 6, 2023

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Ayur Gen Herbals

Bombay High Court · 131565287

The parties, Hindustan Unilever Ltd. and Ayur Gen Herbals, settled their disputes in the Bombay High Court. The court accepted the Consent Minutes of Order and disposed of the suit, decreeing it in terms of the original plaint's prayers.

patent plaintiff favorable · Nov 6, 2023

Mitsu Chem Plast Limited v.Abs Mediequip And Anr.

Bombay High Court · 190117906

The Bombay High Court granted ad-interim relief in a suit concerning the infringement of design rights and passing off related to hospital beds. Despite previous undertakings by the defendant acknowledging Mitsu Chem Plast Limited's rights and promising cessation of use, the plaintiff alleged continued infringement. The court found sufficient grounds to issue an injunction restraining the defendants from adopting or using designs identical or deceptively similar to the registered design and trade dress pending the final disposal of the suit.

trademark defendant favorable · Nov 3, 2023

Kirloskar Proprietary Ltd. v.Sardesai Auto Parts Pvt. Ltd.

Bombay High Court · 89481857

This case before the Bombay High Court addressed a challenge regarding the jurisdiction of a specific court after the transfer of civil suits. The petitioner argued that since the suit involved intellectual property (trademarks) and was valued at Rs. 10,00,000/-, it should fall under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015. However, the Court ruled that because the valuation fell below the minimum threshold prescribed by the notification under the Act, the provisions of the Commercial Courts Act were inapplicable. Consequently, the jurisdiction rested with the District Judge-1 as per the Trademarks Act, 1958.

patent settled · Oct 3, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Rajender Prasad Bandaru

Bombay High Court · P60957058

Unilever Global IP Limited filed a Commercial IP suit against Rajender Prasad Bandaru regarding the use of the impugned mark COMFORT. The parties subsequently arrived at a comprehensive settlement, which was accepted by the court.

patent settled · Oct 3, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Rajender Prasad Bandaru

Bombay High Court · 154047418

The suit concerning alleged trademark infringement was settled between Unilever Global IP Ltd. and Rajender Prasad Bandaru. The parties executed Consent Terms, leading to the disposal and decreeing of the suit in favor of the Plaintiffs.

patent settled · Oct 3, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Rajender Prasad Bandaru

Bombay High Court · 78984467

The suit was filed by Unilever Global IP Ltd. against Rajender Prasad Bandaru regarding infringement related to the impugned mark COMFORT. The parties subsequently reached a settlement, which was accepted and taken on record by the court.

patent mixed · Sep 25, 2023

Pranay Satyendrakumar Goyal v.Muza Hospitality Private Limied

Bombay High Court · 117296630

The Bombay High Court addressed an interim application concerning alleged trademark infringement. The Plaintiff accused the Defendants of breaching a prior undertaking by continuing to use the impugned mark 'DIVE' on their website and selling services under the similar name 'DEEPDOWN DIVE'. While the court did not rule on the merits, it granted the Plaintiff leave to file an Affidavit in Rejoinder and simultaneously granted the Defendants liberty to file an Affidavit in Sur Rejoinder. The matter is scheduled for further consideration.

patent pending · Sep 20, 2023

Ctr Manufacturing Industries Pvt. Ltd. v.Tri Parulex Fire Protection System & Ors.

Bombay High Court · 155791263

The Plaintiff filed an interim application seeking an injunction against the Defendants for allegedly infringing Patent No.202302, which covers a specific operational sequence involving differential relay, Buchholz relay, and circuit breaker in fire prevention systems (NIFPS). The court accepted an undertaking from the Defendants not to use this specific patented sequence but directed both parties to file affidavits addressing the technical scope of the patent.

patent settled · Aug 22, 2023

Unilever Ip Holdings B.V. v.Mritunjay Kumar

Bombay High Court · 32212638

The Commercial IP Suit filed by Unilever Ip Holdings B.V. against Mritunjay Kumar was settled between the parties. The Court accepted the Consent Terms, which were signed by both sides, and consequently disposed of and decreed the suit.

copyright mixed · Aug 19, 2023

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Pradeep Dhidaria

Bombay High Court · 138250053

Hindustan Unilever Limited filed an Interim Application against Pradeep Dhidaria alleging that the latter had slavishly copied the original artistic work featured on the Plaintiff's product packaging. The court examined the resemblance, noting similarities in elements like the starburst and globe depiction used on the rival product's trademark 'MASTER'. Based on this prima facie finding of copying and subsisting copyright, the court continued the ex-parte ad-interim relief granted earlier.

other plaintiff favorable · Aug 18, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Mukesh Kumar Trading As A H Impex

Bombay High Court · P181025223

The suit between Unilever Global Ip Limited and Mukesh Kumar Trading As A H Impex was disposed of after the parties reached a settlement. The court accepted the Consent Minutes of Order, which resulted in a decree being passed in favour of the Plaintiffs.

other settled · Aug 18, 2023

Marico Limited v.MW & Sons

Bombay High Court · P150095149

The Commercial IP Suit filed by Marico Limited against MW & Sons was settled between the parties. The court accepted the Consent Minutes of Order, which included a decree in favour of the Plaintiffs and mutual undertakings regarding the destruction of seized goods.

other plaintiff favorable · Aug 18, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Mukesh Kumar Trading As A H Impex

Bombay High Court · P63070755

The Commercial Suit filed by Unilever Global Ip Limited against Mukesh Kumar Trading As A H Impex was disposed of after both parties reached a settlement. The court accepted the Consent Minutes of Order, which resulted in the decree being passed in favour of the Plaintiffs.

trademark settled · Aug 18, 2023

Marico Limited v.MW & Sons

Bombay High Court · 162021801

The Commercial IP Suit filed by Marico Limited against MW & Sons regarding alleged trademark infringement was settled between both parties. The Court accepted the Consent Minutes of Order, leading to the disposal and decreeing of the suit in favour of the Plaintiffs.

patent settled · Aug 18, 2023

Marico Limited v.MW & Sons And Anr.

Bombay High Court · 146446637

The dispute between Marico Limited (Plaintiff) and MW & Sons And Anr. (Defendants) concerning alleged infringement was settled on August 18, 2023. The parties entered into a Consent Minutes of Order, leading to the decreeing of the suit in favour of the Plaintiffs.

trademark interim order · Jul 26, 2023

Asian Paints Ltd. v.M. Senthilkumar

Bombay High Court · 26209276

The applicant/plaintiff sought continuation of previously granted exparte ad-interim orders related to a passing off claim. Despite serving notice, the defendants remained absent. The court decided to continue the existing interim orders until further orders.

patent settled · Jul 25, 2023

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Sushil Prajapati

Bombay High Court · 74143736

Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Sushil Prajapati regarding the use of impugned marks SUPER SURF and Splat device. The parties subsequently settled their disputes, leading to the court decreeing the suit in favour of the Plaintiff.

other settled · Jul 24, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Vikas Cosmetics

Bombay High Court · P77247643

The parties to the Commercial IPR Suit arrived at a settlement on July 24, 2023. The suit was subsequently disposed of and decreed in favor of the Plaintiff based on the terms of the Consent Minutes of Order.

other settled · Jul 24, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Vikas Cosmetics

Bombay High Court · P104077543

The parties in the Commercial IPR Suit arrived at a settlement. The suit was subsequently disposed of and decreed in favor of the Plaintiff, Unilever Global Ip Limited, based on the terms agreed upon in the Consent Minutes of Order.

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