Delhi District Court

157 decisions indexed · India ·
patent 22 trademark 3 copyright 3 trade-secret 2

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patent plaintiff favorable · Aug 27, 2020

Adidas India Marketing Pvt. Ltd. v.Kumar Garments

Delhi District Court · 23494242

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 · 152006584

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 · 166470825

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 · 66736892

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 · 87804091

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.

patent plaintiff favorable · Nov 18, 2019

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

Delhi District Court · 134115790

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 · 85681311

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 · 90924718

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.

trade-secret defendant favorable · Oct 13, 2016

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

Delhi District Court · 86676084

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 · 80114046

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.

trade-secret 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 · 104399440

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.

patent plaintiff favorable · Nov 30, 2015

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

Delhi District Court · 156491546

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 · 23769932

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 · 135380424

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.

trademark defendant favorable · Feb 25, 2015

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

Delhi District Court · 146188136

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.

patent defendant favorable · Feb 4, 2015

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

Delhi District Court · 57717190

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.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jan 31, 2015

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

Delhi District Court · 4534721

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 · 8167436

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 · 38907091

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).

patent plaintiff favorable · May 26, 2014

Levi Strauss & Company v.Shree Ganesh Garments

Delhi District Court · 68034378

Levi Strauss & Company filed a suit against Shree Ganesh Garments alleging clandestine manufacturing, storing, distributing, and retailing apparel under deceptively similar trademarks to 'Levi's'. The plaintiff claimed ownership of several registered trademarks related to its clothing line. The court found the defendant guilty of blatant trademark infringement and granted comprehensive relief in favor of the plaintiff.

patent plaintiff favorable · May 8, 2014

Diageo Brands B. v.Sh. Sanjay Jain

Delhi District Court · 104794657

The plaintiff, Diageo Brands B., filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against the defendants for passing off and dilution of its famous trademark JOHNNIE WALKER. The defendants were manufacturing and selling clothing under the deceptively similar mark 'JOHNY WALKER'.

patent plaintiff favorable · Aug 3, 2013

M/S. Mankind Pharma Ltd. v.M/S. Mascot Drugs Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi District Court · 14988613

Mankind Pharma Ltd. filed a suit against Mascot Drugs Pvt. Ltd. alleging infringement and passing off concerning their registered trademarks OMIDON and EMEDOM in pharmaceutical preparations. The plaintiff claimed that the defendant was using the deceptively similar mark 'OMEDO' to confuse consumers and erode goodwill. The court found in favor of the plaintiff, granting an injunction and damages.

copyright defendant favorable · May 24, 2013

Ravi Visvesvaraya Prasad v.Rajneesh Kapur

Delhi District Court · 161953411

The plaintiff filed a suit alleging plagiarism and violation of his copyright after publishing an original article on computer software. The defendants argued that since the cause of action accrued in November 1992, the subsequent legal proceedings were barred by limitation under the Limitation Act, 1963.

patent plaintiff favorable · Mar 28, 2013

Levi Strauss & Company v.Shivani Label

Delhi District Court · 92573871

Levi Strauss & Company filed a suit against Shivani Label alleging clandestine manufacturing and supply of apparel under deceptively similar marks, including LEVI'S. The court found the plaintiff's claims substantiated by un-rebutted testimony and documents.

patent plaintiff favorable · Mar 28, 2013

Levi Strauss & Company v.Prateek Trading Co.

Delhi District Court · 113628746

Levi Strauss & Company filed a suit against Prateek Trading Co. alleging clandestine manufacturing and supply of apparel under deceptively similar marks, including LEVI'S. The court found the plaintiff's case to be true based on un-rebutted testimony and documents.

trademark interim order · Sep 15, 2012

M/S Sagar Ratna Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. v.M/S Shri Bihari Ji's & Ors.

Delhi District Court · 21122897

The plaintiff, M/S Sagar Ratna Restaurants Pvt. Ltd., filed an application seeking an interim stay against the respondents for allegedly misusing its proposed brand names ('Ratnam', 'Sagar Ratnam') and breaching a franchisee agreement. The dispute centered on the use of similar brands like 'Shree Rathnam' by the defendants, who were former employees.

patent plaintiff favorable · Aug 29, 2011

Rainforest CAFÉ, Inc. v.Rain Forest Cafe

Delhi District Court · 116366913

The plaintiff, Rainforest CAFÉ Inc., a US-based restaurant chain owner, filed a suit against local defendants for using the identical mark 'RAINFOREST CAFÉ' and its associated logo/tagline in connection with their restaurant business in Delhi. The court found that the defendants were infringing upon the plaintiff's trade marks and copyrights.

copyright plaintiff favorable · May 21, 2011

M/s. Super Cassettes Industries Limited v.M/s. Sri Ganesh Video

Delhi District Court · 178033592

The plaintiff, M/s. Super Cassettes Industries Limited (T-Series), filed a suit seeking permanent injunction and damages against defendants for illegally manufacturing and marketing VCDs of three specific Kannada films (Parvathi Kalyana, Sampathige Saval, Giri Kanye) which the plaintiff claimed to have acquired exclusive copyright rights over. The court found that the defendants willfully infringed the plaintiff's copyright and consequently decreed the suit in favor of the plaintiff.

patent defendant favorable · Jun 9, 2010

Dabur India Limited v.Gautam Burman

Delhi District Court · 140537185

Dabur India Limited filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against Gautam Burman and others for alleged infringement and passing off of its registered trade mark KESHRAJ (hair oil). The plaintiff claimed that the defendants were using the identical mark, causing public deception. However, the court ultimately held that it lacked territorial jurisdiction to entertain the claims regarding infringement and passing off.

patent plaintiff favorable · Apr 28, 2010

J & P Coats Ltd. v.New Green Ways

Delhi District Court · 92863511

J & P Coats Ltd. filed a suit for permanent injunction and account of profit against New Green Ways, alleging that the defendants were manufacturing and marketing stitch kits and tatting materials under the trade mark ANCHOR in connection with goods unrelated to the plaintiffs' business. The court found that the defendants were wrongfully selling and passing off goods as those of the plaintiffs.

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