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101 plaintiff favorable decisions from Delhi District Court.

Plaintiff Favorable Decisions

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trademark plaintiff favorable · Dec 15, 2022

Artsana India Private Limited v.Vishanji Viijpar Savla

Delhi District Court · CS (COMM) 360/2019

The plaintiff, Artsana India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Artsana SPA (Italy), claimed ownership of the well-known trademark "CHICCO" used for child care goods. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant was fraudulently adopting and misusing this trademark to run his own business, causing dilution and loss. The court granted permanent injunction in favor of the plaintiff and awarded costs.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Nov 25, 2022

Morful Sheikh Trading as Azad Beedi Factory v.Rafeeq Beedi Factory

Delhi District Court · CS (COMM) 373/2021

The plaintiff, Morful Sheikh Trading as Azad Beedi Factory, sued several defendants for infringing its proprietary trademarks, copyrights, and trade dresses related to its 'Bidis' business. The plaintiff claimed exclusive rights over marks like DEEWANA BIRI NO. 302, which was registered under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The court found that the defendants were using deceptively similar marks (DEEBAN BIRI and numerical 305) in relation to the same goods.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Nov 24, 2022

Krbl Limited v.Ashok Kumar

Delhi District Court · CS (COMM) 230/2020

Krbl Limited filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against defendants for infringing its registered trademark, 'INDIA GATE with device of INDIA GATE', which is used in the business of rice. The court found that Defendant No. 1 was fraudulently using the trademark through an impugned website and domain name, leading to unauthorized sales and collection of money.

patent plaintiff favorable · Nov 24, 2022

Levi Straus & Company v.Sunil Yadav

Delhi District Court · Cs (Comm.) No. 1870/19

The plaintiff, Levi Strauss & Company, filed a suit against Sunil Yadav for the clandestine manufacturing, storing, and selling of jeans and accessories bearing falsified trademarks identical or deceptively similar to 'Levi's', 'Two Horse logo', and 'Arcuate Stitching Design'. The court found that the defendant was blatantly infringing the registered trademarks and passed a decree in favor of the plaintiff.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Nov 22, 2022

Kurlon Enterprises Ltd. v.M/S Goel Foam Co.

Delhi District Court · CS No. 62170/16

The plaintiff, Kurlon Enterprises Ltd., filed a suit alleging that the defendant, M/S Goel Foam Co., was misguiding customers by displaying the plaintiff's glow sign board and selling products under its name without authorization. The court found that the plaintiff successfully proved through documentary evidence that the defendant was infringing upon their trade mark and business reputation.

patent plaintiff favorable · Nov 14, 2022

M/s. L'Oreal S.A. v.M/s. J.R. Cosmetic Shop

Delhi District Court · CS (COMM) NO. 215/2020

The plaintiff, L'Oreal S.A., filed a suit alleging that the defendant, J.R. Cosmetic Shop, was manufacturing and selling goods using trademarks deceptively similar to its well-known brands like L'OREAL and MAYBELLINE in Hyderabad. The court found in favor of the plaintiff.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Nov 7, 2022

MC-monitoring SA v.Pro Tech Monitoring Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi District Court · CS (COMM) 300/2019

The plaintiff, engaged in developing predictive health monitoring solutions for rotating machines, sued the defendant for illegal use, passing off, dilution, and copyright infringement of its name/mark MC-monitoring. The plaintiff argued that the mark had acquired international recognition and goodwill. The court ultimately decreed the suit, granting permanent injunctions and awarding nominal damages.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Oct 27, 2022

Krbl Limited v.Smerkato

Delhi District Court · CS (COMM) 295/2020

Krbl Limited filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against Smerkato for infringing its well-known trademark 'INDIA GATE' with device, which is used in relation to rice. The plaintiff demonstrated extensive use, goodwill, and acquired rights in the mark. The court found that the defendants were infringing the plaintiff's rights and granted a decree of permanent injunction.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Sep 30, 2022

Sh. Amar Tulsiyan v.Harshil Jayeshbhai Shah

Delhi District Court · CS (COMM) 379/2020

The plaintiff filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against the defendant for infringing his registered and adopted trademarks (NIINE, NINE, 9) used in food and personal hygiene products. The court found that the defendant's adoption and intended use of 'Nine Plus' was deceptively similar to the plaintiff's marks and constituted infringement.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Aug 17, 2022

Deepak Kumar Khemka v.Lakshmi Chand & Sons

Delhi District Court · CS (COMM) 338/2020

The plaintiff, M/s Wizard Fragrances, sued the defendants alleging that they were infringing on the plaintiff's trademarks (SHUDH, SHUDH PLUS) by adopting and using 'SHUDH RATAN'. The plaintiff argued that this constituted passing off and dilution of goodwill. The court found in favor of the plaintiff.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jun 9, 2022

Levi Strauss India Pvt. Ltd. v.Mr. Ravi Mehra

Delhi District Court · CS (COMM) No. 3131 of 2021

The plaintiff, Levi Strauss India Pvt. Ltd., filed a suit alleging infringement and passing off against the defendants for manufacturing and selling apparels bearing falsified trademarks identical or confusingly similar to 'Levi's'. The court found that the defendants were deliberately copying the plaintiff's marks with dishonest intent.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Jan 31, 2022

L'OREAL v.Haridas Pa

Delhi District Court · CS (COMM) 148/2020

The plaintiff, L'Oreal, filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against the defendants for infringing its trademarks ('L'OREAL', 'L'OREAL PROFESSIONNEL', 'L'OREAL PARIS') and passing off. The court found that the defendants were using deceptively similar marks (LOERA, LORA) in relation to beauty care products and services, leading to a decree in favor of the plaintiff.

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'.

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 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 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.

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