Textile — India Design Cases
4 decisions indexed
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Dwarkadas Dhanji Sha v.Chhotalal Ravicarandas And Co.
The plaintiffs claimed ownership of a registered textile design and sued for infringement. The defendants argued that the design was previously published and therefore invalid. The court addressed whether the registration certificate is conclusive proof of originality or if prior publication could be raised as a defense.
The Calico Printers Association v.Ahmed Abdul Karim Bros., Limited
The Calico Printers Association sued Ahmed Abdul Karim Bros., Limited for infringing their two registered textile designs through the import and sale of imitation printed goods. Although the defendants admitted to innocent infringement, they offered a settlement including payment of profits (Rs. 199). The court ultimately granted an injunction in favor of the plaintiffs and awarded damages equal to the admitted profits.
The Calico Printers Association v.Mitsubishi Shoji Kaisha Limited
The Calico Printers Association sued Mitsubishi Shoji Kaisha Limited for infringing a registered textile design. The core legal issue was whether the defendants were joint tortfeasors with an intermediary, Mustak & Co., and whether the acts constituting infringement occurred within British India. The court ultimately allowed the appeal and granted an injunction.
The Calico Printers Association v.Savani And Co.
The Calico Printers Association sued Savani And Co. for infringing their registered textile design used on saries. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants imported Japanese prints whose borders were identical to or an obvious imitation of the plaintiff's protected design. The court found in favor of the plaintiffs, granting a decree for infringement.
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