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trademark plaintiff favorable · Sep 28, 2022

Hindustan Unilever Ltd v.Vim Industries Ltd

Bombay High Court · 19-ia-3222-2021 (in COM IPR SUIT NO.395 OF 2021)

Hindustan Unilever Ltd filed an interim application seeking continuation and reinforcement of an exparte ad-interim order. The court found that a case for passing off was made out, specifically concerning the use of marks VIM, SURF, and the Splat device in relation to cleaning products.

trademark settled · Sep 28, 2022

Unilever Ip Holdings B.V. v.New Parle Ice Cream

Bombay High Court · COM IPR SUIT NO.345 OF 2022

The suit was filed by Unilever IP Holdings B.V. against New Parle Ice Cream concerning an IP matter. The parties subsequently reached a settlement, which was formally recorded and accepted by the Bombay High Court on September 28, 2022.

patent interim order · Sep 28, 2022

Unilever Plc. v.Ashok Kumar

Bombay High Court · IN COM IPR SUIT NO.82 OF 2022 / INTERIM APPLICATION NO.2308 OF 2022

The court heard an interim application filed by Unilever Plc. seeking amendments to its suit plaint and related petitions. The Plaintiffs sought to incorporate additional impugned marks and parties into the case title based on new information received from a Court Receiver's Report. The court allowed the amendments and continued the existing exparte ad-interim order.

patent interim order · Sep 28, 2022

Unilever Plc v.Ashok Kumar

Bombay High Court · 23-ia-3932-2022

The court heard an interim application filed by Unilever Plc against Ashok Kumar. The plaintiffs sought permission to amend their pleadings to identify and join another party involved in manufacturing, stocking, distributing, and selling counterfeit cosmetic preparations. The court allowed the amendment and continued the existing exparte ad-interim order.

patent mixed · Sep 28, 2022

Great White Global Private Limited v.S. S. Cable Mfg. Co.

Bombay High Court · COM IPR SUIT NO.275 OF 2022 (Interim Application No.9519 of 2022)

In this trademark dispute, Great White Global Private Limited sought resolution against S.S. Cable Mfg. Co. The court noted that the defendants had communicated their intent to settle amicably and provided an undertaking not to use the disputed marks (SS GRAND WHITE or GRAND WHITE) in the future. Consequently, the matter was directed towards a formal settlement hearing, indicating a potential amicable resolution of the trademark conflict.

patent plaintiff favorable · Sep 26, 2022

Laboratoires Griffon Private Limited v.Pinaki Chunilal Bhattacharya

Bombay High Court · 18-IAL-27951-2021-GLIMET-DLYMET.DOC

The Bombay High Court granted an ad-interim injunction in favor of Laboratoires Griffon Private Limited against Pinaki Chunilal Bhattacharya. The suit involved claims of trademark infringement and passing off concerning the pharmaceutical brand 'GLIMET'. The court found that the impugned mark 'DLYMET' was deceptively similar to the plaintiffs' registered mark, especially since both were intended for medicinal preparations. Given the strong prima facie case and the risk of irreparable injury, the court ordered a temporary restraint on the defendant's use of the disputed mark.

trademark pending · Sep 15, 2022

Asian Paints Ltd. v.Charulbhai Patel Prop. Business under name of Pacific Paints Industries.

Bombay High Court · 910-ia-2183-2022 (in COM IPR SUIT NO.116 OF 2022)

The applicant (Asian Paints Ltd.) filed an interim application seeking further ad-interim relief in a commercial IP suit against the defendants. The court noted that previous ad-interim relief had been granted, and since the defendant was served, the matter was placed on the board for 'further ad-interim relief' on a subsequent date.

patent settled · Sep 12, 2022

Sanjay Soya Private Limited v.Lokeshwari Traders And Anr.

Bombay High Court · 13-IA.L.6272.2022 (Commercial IP Suit No. 362 of 2022)

The Bombay High Court disposed of Commercial IP Suit No. 362 of 2022 after confirming that all undertakings stipulated in the parties' Consent Terms had been duly complied with. The defendants confirmed they had applied to withdraw their trademark application and declared non-use of the mark, while also providing evidence that the impugned products had been destroyed. This order formally concluded the litigation based on mutual agreement.

patent mixed · Sep 8, 2022

Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited v.Vatave Health Care And Anr.

Bombay High Court · IA.249.22 in COMIPS.463.21.doc

The Bombay High Court extended the existing ex-parte ad-interim orders in favor of Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited against Vatave Health Care. The court noted that despite being served, Defendants 1 and 2 continued to remain absent from the proceedings. Consequently, the interim relief granted for trademark infringement and passing off was maintained until further orders, allowing the Plaintiff time to proceed with their case.

patent defendant favorable · Sep 6, 2022

Paras Ayurvedic Pharma Pvt.Ltd v.Salman Iqbal Ahmed Momin And Anr

Bombay High Court · 28-COMAPL-21303-2022

Paras Ayurvedic Pharma Pvt.Ltd appealed against two lower court orders concerning a commercial IP suit alleging copyright infringement and passing off related to 'Roghan Sukoon Massage Oil'. The core dispute centered on whether the defendant's product copied the plaintiff's unique artistic work and brand elements, and whether the plaintiffs had sufficient knowledge of the alleged infringement. The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the lower court's decision that the plaintiffs were entitled to relief.

patent defendant favorable · Sep 6, 2022

Paras Ayurvedic Pharma Pvt Ltd v.Salman Iqbal Ahmed Momin And Anr

Bombay High Court · 28-COMAPL-21303-2022

This commercial appeal involved a dispute over the use of an artistic design on a medicinal oil, 'Roghan Sukoon Massage Oil.' The plaintiff claimed copyright infringement and passing off against the defendant. The core issue revolved around whether the defendant's similar artwork constituted blatant copying and if the plaintiffs had sufficient knowledge to pursue legal action promptly. The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the lower court's decision that the defendant did not infringe upon the plaintiffs' rights.

patent defendant favorable · Sep 6, 2022

Paras Ayurvedic Pharma Pvt.Ltd v.Salman Iqbal Ahmed Momin And Anr

Bombay High Court · 28-COMAPL-21303-2022

This commercial appeal involved a dispute over the medicinal oil 'Roghan Sukoon Massage Oil,' where the Plaintiff alleged copyright infringement and passing off against the Respondent. The core issue revolved around whether the Plaintiffs had sufficient knowledge of the Defendant's impugned goods, which was central to the initial injunction granted by the lower court. The Bombay High Court upheld the previous orders, finding no infirmity in the single judges' discretion regarding the interlocutory applications.

patent defendant favorable · Sep 6, 2022

Paras Ayurvedic Pharma Pvt.Ltd v.Salman Iqbal Ahmed Momin And Anr

Bombay High Court · 28-COMAPL-21303-2022

This commercial appeal involved a dispute over the medicinal oil 'Roghan Sukoon Massage Oil,' where Paras Ayurvedic Pharma Pvt.Ltd alleged copyright infringement and passing off against Salman Iqbal Ahmed Momin and Anr. The core issue revolved around whether the Plaintiffs had knowledge of the Defendant's allegedly infringing goods earlier than they claimed in their plaint. The Bombay High Court upheld the lower court's decision, finding no evidence to suggest that the Plaintiffs were misled or delayed in seeking relief.

patent settled · Aug 26, 2022

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Saurashtra Chemicals And 4 Others

Bombay High Court · 902-COMIPL-20135-22

The Bombay High Court disposed of a Commercial IPR Suit between Hindustan Unilever Limited and Saurashtra Chemicals & Ors. on August 26, 2022. The parties reached a settlement, which was formalized in Consent Minutes of Order.

trademark interim order · Aug 11, 2022

Asian Paints Limited v.B. N. Ravi Prakash

Bombay High Court · IN COM IPR SUIT NO.356 OF 2022

The court heard arguments regarding the service of process in an ongoing IPR suit. After confirming that the defendant had been duly served, the Leave Petition was made absolute. The court granted the defendant one more opportunity to appear before considering the main prayer for passing off.

trademark interim order · Aug 11, 2022

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Ashok Kumar

Bombay High Court · 904-ia-380-2022 in COM IPR SUIT NO.440 OF 2021

Hindustan Unilever Limited filed an interim application seeking permission to amend its suit plaint and interim application. The plaintiff sought to implead Mr. Kuldeep Singh, who was identified as the owner manufacturing counterfeit detergent preparations based on a Court Receiver's report. The court permitted the amendments and continued the existing ad-interim injunction.

trademark interim order · Aug 11, 2022

Unilever Plc. And Anr. v.Vikas

Bombay High Court · 906-ia-2171-2022 (in COM IPR SUIT NO.119 OF 2022)

This interim application sought to continue and grant further ad-interim relief against the defendant, Vikas. The court reviewed the findings of the Court Receiver regarding additional infringing goods and permitted amendments to the plaint. Consequently, the court ordered the continuation of the exparte ad-interim injunctions.

patent interim order · Aug 11, 2022

Asian Paints Ltd. v.Pacific Paints & Anr.

Bombay High Court · IN COM IPR SUIT NO.116 OF 2022

The court heard an interim application filed by Asian Paints Ltd. against Pacific Paints & Anr. The court noted that the initial exparte ad-interim order was in place, and subsequent amendments were permitted based on a Court Receiver's report regarding additional infringing goods. The court decided to continue the existing ad-interim relief for a further period.

patent settled · Jul 28, 2022

Hachette Filipacchi Presse v.Aerolite Industries And 5 Ors

Bombay High Court · 906-COMIP.55.2010

The Bombay High Court disposed of Commercial IP Suit No. 55 of 2010 after the parties reached a comprehensive settlement. The Consent Terms mandated that the defendants agree to use and register the trademark 'elle' in lowercase lettering while restricting its use in specific classes, and crucially, they committed not to adopt an identical or similar font to the plaintiff's registered mark 'ELLE'. This resolution provides clarity on brand usage rights through mutual agreement.

patent settled · Jul 27, 2022

UltraTech Cement Limited v.Dlvk Cement Private Limited

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IP SUIT (L) NO. 13989 OF 2022

The suit filed by UltraTech Cement Limited against Dlvk Cement Private Limited was settled out of court. The Bombay High Court accepted the Consent Minutes of Order, disposed of the suit and interim application, and decreed the matter in accordance with the settlement terms.

patent settled · Jul 26, 2022

Unilever Ip Holdings B.V. v.Surjit Dairy Products

Bombay High Court · 905-COMIPL-18303-22

The commercial IP suit filed by Unilever Ip Holdings B.V. against Surjit Dairy Products was settled out of court. The parties executed Consent Minutes of Order, leading to the disposal and decreeing of the suit.

patent mixed · Jul 25, 2022

Apple Hair And Beauty Services Private Ltd. v.Kavita Ankush Borude

Bombay High Court · 38-ao-106-2021

This appeal before the Bombay High Court challenges a trial court order that restrained Apple Hair and Beauty Services from using the trade mark 'Apple Unisex Salon.' The appellant raised a jurisdictional objection, arguing that the suit should have been filed in the Commercial Court due to its valuation and nature (trade mark infringement/passing off). The court granted time for the respondent-plaintiff to address this issue before proceeding with the appeal.

patent interim order · Jul 20, 2022

Pidilite Industries Limited v.Laziq Trading Company

Bombay High Court · 915-ial-21998-2022

The Plaintiff, Pidilite Industries Limited, filed an interim application seeking relief against Laziq Trading Company for alleged infringement of its well-known trademarks and copyrights associated with the DR. FIXIT silicone sealant range. The court granted an interim injunction restraining the defendant from manufacturing or selling goods bearing similar marks or infringing the artistic work on the packaging.

patent settled · Jul 5, 2022

Applause Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v.Aryan Sharma & Anr.

Bombay High Court · COMIPL.11904.22

The Commercial IP Suit filed by Applause Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. against Aryan Sharma & Anr. was settled between the parties via Consent Terms dated 02.05.2022. The court accepted these terms, permitted amendments to the case title, and subsequently disposed of the suit.

patent settled · Jun 23, 2022

Unilever IP Holdings B.V. v.Ruchi Ice Cream

Bombay High Court · COMIPL.15899.22

The Commercial IP Suit filed by Unilever IP Holdings B.V. against Ruchi Ice Cream regarding an impugned mark was ultimately settled between the parties. 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 · Jun 20, 2022

Neha Overseas v.Khushi Impex

Bombay High Court · 22-ia-1246--28994-22-21

The Bombay High Court rejected Khushi Impex's application to vacate an ex-parte interim order that had seized their alleged infringing goods. The court found that the defendant admitted infringement by copying the plaintiff's 'CROWN' trademark and packaging, noting that reliance on a rectification application before the Registrar was insufficient grounds for vacating the stay. Consequently, the relief sought for the release of the goods was also denied.

patent mixed · Jun 13, 2022

M/s. Varkey Overseas Trading Company Pvt. Ltd. v.Official Liquidator Of Sumeet Machines ...

Bombay High Court · CP-299-1994 (IA/2045/2019)

The Bombay High Court issued an ad-interim order in a company petition dispute involving the liquidation assets of Sumeet Machines. The court found that certain agreements produced late by one party lacked credibility, leading it to grant relief to the Official Liquidator. The ruling mandates that Sumeet Appliances Pvt. Ltd. must provide a full Affidavit of Disclosure detailing how they have used the trademarks and copyrights associated with the company's artistic works, along with all related income and actions taken.

patent defendant favorable · Jun 6, 2022

Chitali Bottling Limited v.Brihan Karan Sugar Syndicate Private Limited

Bombay High Court · Appeal from Order (Stamp) No. 3938 of 2020

The Bombay High Court dismissed the appeal filed by Chitali Bottling Limited seeking a temporary injunction against Brihan Karan Sugar Syndicate Private Limited. The core dispute revolved around the right to use specific country liquor brand names and labels. The court found that the Appellant's claim of an 'oral license' was a sham plea, especially given the existence of a written License Agreement from 2014. Furthermore, the court ruled that under the Trade Marks Act, perpetual oral assignment is not legally possible, concluding that the Appellant had no prima facie case.

trademark interim order · Apr 28, 2022

Unilever Plc v.Mukesh

Bombay High Court · 908-ia-2376-2021

The applicants filed an interim application seeking the extension and granting of ad-interim injunctions against the defendants. The court granted temporary injunctions restraining the defendants from manufacturing or selling goods in the FMCG industry using counterfeit marks, pirated artwork, or trade dress deceptively similar to the plaintiffs' registered trademarks (VIM) and prior used trademarks (U-Logo, SURF/SURF EXCEL).

patent mixed · Apr 28, 2022

Unilever Plc. v.Aman Chauhan

Bombay High Court · 909-ial-21268-2021

In this interim application concerning trademark and copyright infringement, Unilever Plc. sought a short adjournment to continue identifying the true parties involved in the counterfeiting operation. The court noted that amendments had been made to implead the party found at the premises during the execution of an earlier ad-interim order. Given that Unilever was still actively tracing the ultimate owner of the infringing premises, the High Court granted the request for adjournment until May 4, 2022, ensuring the existing protective orders remained in force.

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