Delhi District Court

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patent plaintiff favorable · May 26, 2014

Levi Strauss & Company v.Shree Ganesh Garments

Delhi District Court · TM 09/13

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.

trademark plaintiff favorable · May 8, 2014

Diageo Brands B. v.Sh. Sanjay Jain

Delhi District Court · TM No. 53/10

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'.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Aug 3, 2013

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

Delhi District Court · TM No.08/10/07

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 · T.M. 82/2011

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 · TM No. 140/11

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.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Mar 28, 2013

Levi Strauss & Company v.Prateek Trading Co.

Delhi District Court · TM No. 141/11

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 · 123/12

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 · TM 118/2011

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 · Suit No. 38/2010

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.

trademark defendant favorable · Jun 9, 2010

Dabur India Limited v.Gautam Burman

Delhi District Court · Suit No.313/08/91

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.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Apr 28, 2010

J & P Coats Ltd. v.New Green Ways

Delhi District Court · Suit No. 165/08

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.

patent defendant favorable · Nov 4, 2009

M/S Smc Pneumatics (India) Pvt. Ltd. v.Mr. B.R. Hariprasad

Delhi District Court · CS No. 361/09

The plaintiff, a manufacturer of Hi-tech Pneumatics and Hydraulics Components, sued the defendant (a former Sales Engineer) for specific performance, damages, and injunctions, alleging he breached an Employee Intellectual Property Agreement by disclosing confidential trade secrets to a competitor. The court dismissed the suit, finding that the employment restraint clause was unenforceable under Section 27 of the Contract Act and that the plaintiff failed to prove proper authorization.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Sep 15, 2008

Shiva Tobacco Company v.Madan Lal Jain

Delhi District Court · Suit No.83/06/97

The plaintiff, Shiva Tobacco Company, sought a restraining order against the defendant for allegedly infringing its registered trade mark 'TIGER' used on chewing tobacco. The plaintiff demonstrated long-standing use of the mark since 1955, while the defendant claimed prior usage since 1963. The court found that a prima facie case existed in favor of the plaintiff and granted temporary injunction.

patent plaintiff favorable · Aug 28, 2008

ADC GmbH v.Kartik Telecomptrols (Pvt.) Ltd.

Delhi District Court · Suit No.126/06/92

The plaintiffs, including ADC GmbH and Krone Communication Ltd., filed a suit for permanent injunction against Kartik Telecomptrols (Pvt.) Ltd. alleging that the defendant was manufacturing and selling junction box casings identical to those protected by Indian Patent No.164857. The court found the defendant guilty of infringement.

copyright defendant favorable · Feb 5, 2008

Toyotomi Co. Ltd. v.Alfa Therm Ltd.

Delhi District Court · 12/05

The plaintiffs sought a permanent injunction against the defendant for infringing their copyright in engineering drawings and manuals related to the KSA-120/OMNI 230 Type - E kerosene heater, and for passing off the defendant's goods as theirs. The court dismissed the application for interim injunction, finding no prima facie case of infringement or passing off.

patent defendant favorable · Feb 7, 2007

Bilcare Limited v.M/S.The Supreme Industries Limited

Delhi District Court · Suit No. 143/2006

The suit was filed by Bilcare Limited seeking a permanent injunction against M/S. The Supreme Industries Limited for infringing registered patent number 197823, which covered 'metallized' film used in pharmaceutical packaging. The court examined the technical evidence and found that the plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case of infringement.

patent defendant favorable · Feb 7, 2007

Bilcare Limited v.M/s.Associated Capsules Private Limited

Delhi District Court · Suit No. 144/2006

Bilcare Limited filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against M/s.Associated Capsules Private Limited for infringing its registered patent (No. 197823) related to 'metallized' film used in pharmaceutical packaging. The court examined the validity and infringement claims, ultimately finding that the plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case.

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