Delhi District Court

137 decisions indexed · India ·
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trademark defendant favorable · Dec 1, 2021

TTK Registered Ltd. v.Hiveloop Technology Private Ltd.

Delhi District Court · CS (Commercial) No. 2480/2019

The plaintiff, TTK Prestige Ltd., sued Hiveloop Technology Private Ltd. for trademark infringement and passing off due to the sale of its 'PRESTIGE' kitchen appliances on the defendant's online platform without authorization. The defendant sought summary judgment, arguing that the doctrine of exhaustion applies once goods are lawfully sold into the market, and there is no privity of contract between the parties.

patent plaintiff favorable · Nov 25, 2021

Levi Strauss India Pvt. Ltd. v.Sh. Ramesh Kumar

Delhi District Court · CS (COMM) No. 1770 of 2019

The plaintiff, Levi Strauss & Company, filed a suit alleging that the defendants were clandestinely manufacturing, storing, and selling jeans and accessories bearing falsified and confusingly similar trademarks ('Levi's', 'Two Horse Logo', etc.). The court found the defendants guilty of trademark infringement and passing off, leading to a decree in favor of the plaintiff.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Oct 16, 2021

M/s RSPL Health Private Limited v.Gian Soap Factory

Delhi District Court · CS (Comm.) 245/2020

The plaintiff, M/s RSPL Health Private Limited, filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against Gian Soap Factory for infringing its registered trademark 'XPERT' and engaging in passing off. The defendant adopted the deceptively similar mark 'GIAN'S 729 EXPERT' for manufacturing and marketing cleaning materials like soaps and detergents. The court found that the defendant infringed upon the plaintiff's proprietary rights, granting permanent injunction and awarding damages.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Apr 7, 2021

Swatch AG v.Suresh Kumar

Delhi District Court · CS (Comm.) 12/2020

Swatch AG filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against Suresh Kumar for infringing its well-known trademark 'SWATCH' by adopting the domain name www.swatchclub.in to sell similar goods. The court found that the impugned domain name was identical and deceptively similar, leading to huge losses for the plaintiff.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Mar 22, 2021

The Polo/Lauren Company L. P v.Reekha Bhati

Delhi District Court · CS (Comm.) 264/19

The suit was filed by The Polo/Lauren Company L. P against Reekha Bhati for permanent injunction, alleging infringement and passing off of its registered trademarks (POLO, POLO Ralph Lauren) on apparel and clothing goods. The court found that the defendant used identical/deceptively similar marks in relation to impugned goods, causing confusion and deception.

patent plaintiff favorable · Mar 17, 2021

Larsen & Toubro Limited v.Radheshyam Singh

Delhi District Court · CS (Comm) No. 564/19

The plaintiffs (Larsen & Toubro Limited and General Industrial Controls Private Limited) filed a suit alleging that the defendants were infringing their trademarks (including Larsen & Toubro, L&T, LT, etc., and GIC/GIC) and violating copyrights related to their product labeling. The court found the defendants guilty of infringement and passing off.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jan 27, 2021

adidas AG / adidas India Marketing Private Limited v.Mr. Rajender Kumar

Delhi District Court · CS (Comm.) No.: 83/2020

The plaintiff, adidas AG through its Indian subsidiary, filed a suit alleging that the defendant was manufacturing, stocking, distributing, and selling infringing shoes and accessories bearing trademarks identical or confusingly similar to 'adidas', 'three bars', '3-Strips', and 'Trefoil'. The court found that the defendant's actions constituted trademark infringement, copyright violation, and passing off, leading to a decree in favor of the plaintiff.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Dec 24, 2020

Sahil City Sports v.Cricket Academy Of Pathans Pvt. Ltd

Delhi District Court · OMP (COMM.) No. 146/2019

Sahil City Sports filed a petition to set aside an ex parte arbitral award passed against it. The original award directed Sahil City Sports to pay damages and permanently restrain it from using the respondent's brand name 'Cricket Academy of Pathans'.

trademark pending · Dec 23, 2020

Lalit Babbar & anr. v.Remson Prime Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and others

Delhi District Court · CS(COMM) No. 1857/2020

The court heard arguments regarding the jurisdiction of the suit. The plaintif argued that since the relief was an injunction valued at Rs. 130/-, it should be transferred to the District Judge (Central) as the commercial court lacked minimum pecuniary jurisdiction. However, the court found that the dispute related to a trademark ('REMSON PRIME') and thus fell under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.

copyright plaintiff favorable · Oct 13, 2020

Refread Solutions Private Limited v.Scientific E-Resource

Delhi District Court · TM No. 20/2018

The plaintiff, a company providing digital online libraries (Refread), sued the defendant for infringing its copyright and engaging in unfair competition. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant was promoting a similar product ('Read Smart Digital') using the plaintiff's tagline and had copied 87% of the website content and 100% of the product. The court found infringement and granted relief.

patent plaintiff favorable · Sep 30, 2020

ZINO DAVIDOFF SA v.CHARANJEET SINGH

Delhi District Court · CS (COMM) No.1839/19

The plaintiff, Zino Davidoff SA, a Swiss company, filed a suit alleging that the defendant was manufacturing and selling perfumes under deceptively similar trademarks ('DAVIDOFF'/'DAVIDOFF COOL WATER'). The court found that the defendant's use of the mark caused confusion and injury to the plaintiff's goodwill. Consequently, the court granted permanent injunctions, ordered delivery up of goods, and awarded damages.

patent plaintiff favorable · Aug 27, 2020

Adidas India Marketing Pvt. Ltd. v.Kumar Garments

Delhi District Court · TM No. 23/2018

Adidas India Marketing Pvt. Ltd. filed a suit against Kumar Garments alleging that the latter was engaged in the wholesale business of counterfeit apparels bearing falsified trademarks identical or confusingly similar to Adidas's registered trademark 'ADIDAS'. The court found that the plaintiff successfully proved its case through documentary evidence and market surveys, leading to the decreeing of the suit.

patent plaintiff favorable · Aug 20, 2020

Adidas India Marketing Pvt. Ltd. v.Shiv Chetna Hosiery

Delhi District Court · TM No. 22/2018

Adidas India Marketing Pvt. Ltd. filed a suit alleging that Shiv Chetna Hosiery was manufacturing, stocking, distributing, and selling counterfeit apparels bearing falsified trademarks identical or confusingly similar to Adidas' registered trademark 'ADIDAS'. The court found that the plaintiff successfully proved its case through documentary evidence and market surveys.

patent plaintiff favorable · May 30, 2020

adidas AG / adidas India Marketing Private Limited v.Mr. Anwar Ali

Delhi District Court · CS (Comm.) No.: 84/2020

Adidas AG and its Indian subsidiary filed a suit against Mr. Anwar Ali for infringing their registered trademarks ("adidas", "three bars", etc.) and copyrights on shoes and accessories. The court found that the defendant was manufacturing, stocking, and selling inferior quality goods using deceptively similar marks, causing damage to Adidas' reputation.

patent plaintiff favorable · May 29, 2020

Nike Innovate C.V. v.Mr. Anwar Ali

Delhi District Court · CS (Comm.) No.: 85/2020

The plaintiff, Nike Innovate C.V., filed a suit alleging that the defendant was manufacturing, stocking, distributing, and selling infringing shoes and accessories bearing identical or deceptively similar 'Nike' trademarks and logos in Delhi. The court found that the defendant was causing confusion and deception among the public by using falsified marks on inferior quality goods.

trademark defendant favorable · Feb 27, 2020

M/S Sagar Ratna Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. v.M/S D S Foods And Ors.

Delhi District Court · C.S. Comm No. 40 OF 2020

The plaintiff, M/S Sagar Ratna Restaurants Pvt. Ltd., filed a suit seeking injunction and recovery against its franchisees (defendants) for unauthorized use of the 'Sagar Ratna' trademark after termination of the franchise agreement. The defendants argued that the dispute was covered by an arbitration clause in the original agreement, making the court suit non-maintainable.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Nov 18, 2019

M/s Elofic Industries (India) v.Mr. Viney Kumar Rai trading as Elofic Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi District Court · TM No. 19/2017

The plaintiff, M/s Elofic Industries (India), a long-standing partnership concern dealing in filters, filed a suit alleging that the defendant, Mr. Viney Kumar Rai trading as Elofic Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., was infringing its trademark ELOFIC and passing off goods under similar names. The court found that the plaintiff successfully discharged the burden of proof regarding infringement.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jan 4, 2018

M/S. Orient Bell Limited v.M/S. Royal Marketing

Delhi District Court · TM No. 928/16

The plaintiff, M/S. Orient Bell Limited, filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against M/s. Royal Marketing and M/s. Orient Cera Tiles for infringing its trademark 'Orient' and copyrighted logo 'Orient Tiles'. The court found that the defendants were engaging in passing off and infringement of the plaintiff's mark. Consequently, the suit was decreed with relief granting injunctions and awarding damages.

patent interim order · Jan 19, 2017

Park Jeong Tae v.Hem Kund Sprayers

Delhi District Court · TM No. 1/17

The plaintiff, Park Jeong Tae, sought a permanent injunction against the defendant, Hem Kund Sprayers, for infringing his registered patent (No. 254374) related to an injection moulded cleaning solution pump for chemical sprayers, marketed as 'Super-2000 Gold Sprayer'. The plaintiff also alleged passing off and copyright infringement on packaging. Based on a prima facie case, the court granted an ad-interim ex-parte injunction and appointed a Local Commissioner.

patent defendant favorable · Oct 13, 2016

M/s. SMC Pneumatics (India) Pvt. Ltd. v.Mr. S. Vezhavendhon

Delhi District Court · Civil Suit No. 13/09

The plaintiff, a company manufacturing pneumatics components, sued its former Senior Sales Engineer for breach of employment terms, alleging competition and disclosure of trade secrets to a rival firm. The suit sought injunctions and damages of Rs. 5 lakhs.

copyright defendant favorable · Oct 4, 2016

State (Nct Of Delhi) v.Rajesh Nandwani

Delhi District Court · C.R. No. 05/16

The State filed a Revision Petition challenging the Trial Court's order that discharged the respondents in a case concerning copyright violation (FIR No. 69/2009 PS EOW). The core dispute revolved around whether the registered artistic label/packing of the product was still protected by copyright, given its long-term commercial use and industrial manufacturing process.

patent plaintiff favorable · Dec 17, 2015

Sh. P.C. Roy and Smt. Samita Roy v.The Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Government of India; The General Manager, Ordnance Factory, Ministry of Defence, Government of India; M/s S & S Chemical Works

Delhi District Court · Suit No. 635/14 (Old Suit No. 945/99)

The plaintiffs, who developed a Thermo Reactive Plastic foam Resin based on phenol formaldehyde compositions, sued the Ministry of Defence and M/s S & S Chemical Works for violating their trade secrets. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants leaked this confidential information to defendant no. 3, allowing it to manufacture similar goods. The court found that the plaintiffs successfully proved the leakage of trade secrets but failed to prove the issue regarding rendition of accounts.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Nov 30, 2015

Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd. v.Ankit Gupta

Delhi District Court · CS No. 263/14

The plaintiff, Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd., filed a suit alleging that the defendant was operating a business using brand names ('Delhi Haat Mall' and 'New Delhi Haat') deceptively similar to the plaintiff's registered trademark 'Dilli Haat'. The court found that the defendant's use constituted unfair competition and infringement, leading to the decree of permanent injunction and damages.

patent plaintiff favorable · May 1, 2015

Suresh Kumar Garg v.Pramod Kumar

Delhi District Court · TM-2/15

Plaintiff, a sole proprietor manufacturing edible oil under M/s Aggarwal Oil Mills, filed a suit seeking perpetual injunction against defendant for infringing his trade mark numeral 1. The plaintiff claimed prior adoption and use since 1981, while the defendant argued that '1' is a common expression and denied any similarity or deception.

patent defendant favorable · Mar 23, 2015

M/S Bilcare Limited v.M/S Associated Capsules Private Ltd.

Delhi District Court · TM-75/2011

The plaintiff filed a trademark suit (TM-75/2011) against the defendant. The defendant subsequently filed an application under Section 151 of the CPC seeking to recall previous orders, primarily to cross-examine the plaintiff's witness. The court dismissed this application, finding it devoid of merits and intended for dilatory tactics.

patent defendant favorable · Feb 25, 2015

M/S Rspl Health Pvt. Ltd. v.Giani Ram Mittal & Ors.

Delhi District Court · TM-1/15

The plaintiff filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against the defendants for alleged infringement of its trade mark XPERT and copyright, claiming prior adoption in respect of laundry products. The defendants countered by asserting their own established use of the 'SAGAR' trademark and arguing that the marks were dissimilar. The court ultimately dismissed the application for interim injunction, finding that the plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case.

trademark defendant favorable · Feb 4, 2015

Metro Institutes of Medical Sciences Pvt Ltd v.Metro International Cardiac Centre & Ors

Delhi District Court · TM No.01/2014

The plaintiff, Metro Institutes of Medical Sciences Pvt Ltd, filed a suit seeking an injunction against the defendants for using the 'METRO' trade name/trademark in respect of medical services. The plaintiff claimed extensive goodwill and reputation associated with its hospitals under the METRO brand. However, the court dismissed the interim injunction application, finding that the plaintiff lacked a prima facie case and there was no evidence suggesting the defendant was a dishonest concurrent user.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Jan 31, 2015

M/S Reino Industrial Organics Pvt. Ltd. v.M/S Refnol Resins & Chemicals Ltd.

Delhi District Court · TM-67/2011

The plaintiff filed a suit seeking perpetual injunction against the defendant for infringing its registered trade marks (REINOL/RIO-REINOL) and passing off goods under the deceptive mark 'Refnol' or company name REFNOL RESINS & CHEMICALS LTD. The court found that the defendant's use of similar marks amounted to infringement and passed off, leading to a decree in favor of the plaintiff.

patent defendant favorable · Oct 27, 2014

Narendra Srivastava v.Ashok Chaturvedi

Delhi District Court · C.S. No. 341/13

The plaintiff filed a suit alleging groundless threats based on a pending patent application held by defendant no.1. Defendant no.1 sought to be struck out as a party, arguing he had assigned his rights and was not involved in the alleged threat. The court dismissed this application, holding that since the claim derived from defendant no.1's original application and he resided within the court's jurisdiction, he remained a necessary party.

patent defendant favorable · Sep 25, 2014

M/S Instapower Ltd. v.Ramesh Chopra & Ors.

Delhi District Court · CS No. 309/2014

Instapower Ltd., dealing in energy-efficient lighting under the Insta Power brand, filed a suit seeking permanent injunction and declaration that Defendant No. 4's claims regarding sole ownership of LED aviation obstruction light patents were false. The dispute centered on conflicting patent rights concerning LED Aviation Obstruction Lights (AOL).

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