Bench:K.R.Shriram
13 IP cases indexed. Covers patent, trademark matters.
Cases Presided Over
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Control Print Limited v.Anmol Chugh Trading As Shavias Enterprises and Ors.
In a mixed IP dispute involving copyright infringement and passing off related to 'The Mask Lab,' the Bombay High Court granted ad-interim relief in favor of Control Print Limited. The court issued injunctions restraining the defendants from using designs substantially similar to the plaintiff's copyrighted artistic work, and from passing off their products as those of 'The Mask Lab.' Additionally, the order directed the removal of malicious reviews posted on the plaintiff's Google page, providing immediate protection pending final disposal of the suit.
Unilever Plc v.Pawan Saini
Plaintiffs, Unilever Plc, filed a suit alleging infringement of their registered trademarks (SURF/SURF EXCEL) and copyrights related to detergent packaging by the defendant. The plaintiffs presented evidence of counterfeit goods bearing slavish imitations of their marks and artworks.
Unilever Plc v.Ashok Kumar (Unknown Person)
Plaintiffs, Unilever Plc, filed an interim application seeking ad-interim reliefs against the defendant, Ashok Kumar (an unknown person), for infringement of their registered trademarks and copyrights, combined with an action for passing off. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendant was marketing and selling counterfeit goods using pirated artworks of SURF EXCEL detergent preparations.
Unilever Plc. And Anr. v.Ashok Kumar (unknown person/s)
Unilever Plc. filed an interim application seeking ad-interim reliefs against an unknown defendant for the infringement of its registered trade marks (including LAKME and U-Logo), copyrights in artistic works, and passing off related to its FMCG products. The court granted immediate relief, empowering Additional Special Receivers to seize and seal all infringing goods.
Shalina Laboratories Private Limited v.Floris Biotech LLP
The dispute involved Shalina Laboratories Private Limited challenging Floris Biotech LLP regarding the use of the trademark FLOCLAV. The parties reached a settlement, with defendants providing undertakings and submitting new labels that were deemed distinctly different from the plaintiffs' artwork/trade dress.
Royal Dryfruit Range v.Royal Taste Dry Fruits
The Bombay High Court disposed of a Commercial IP Suit involving Royal Dryfruit Range versus Royal Taste Dry Fruits. The court accepted an undertaking from the defendant, Royal Taste Dry Fruits, to remove the disputed mark 'ROYAL' from its signage and packaging, as well as withdraw its trademark application. A short extension was granted for compliance, effectively settling the immediate dispute through mutual agreement and judicial acceptance of the undertakings.
Royal Dryfruit Range v.Royal Taste Dry Fruits
The Bombay High Court disposed of a Commercial IP Suit involving Royal Dryfruit Range versus Royal Taste Dry Fruits. The court accepted an undertaking from the defendant, Royal Taste Dry Fruits, to remove the disputed mark 'ROYAL' from its signage and packaging, as well as withdraw its trademark application. A short extension was granted for compliance, effectively settling the immediate dispute through mutual agreement and judicial acceptance of the undertakings.
Corum Hospitality And Another v.Hotel Varuna And 3 Others
This Bombay High Court judgment addressed procedural matters in a commercial IP suit involving trademark disputes between Corum Hospitality and Hotel Varuna. The court accepted undertakings regarding the filing of Vakalatnamas and set out timelines for addressing office objections to the notice of motion. Furthermore, an intervener sought permission to join the proceedings concerning alleged infringement of the 'Bar Stock Exchange' trademark, which was granted procedural allowance.
Bytedance Ltd. v.Don Cinema
This Bombay High Court judgment addressed an urgent application filed by Bytedance Ltd., the registered proprietor of the 'Tiktok' trademark, against Don Cinema. The dispute arose from an alleged announcement by the defendant regarding a web series titled 'Tiktok House.' After the defendant provided an undertaking to the court denying any such release, the plaintiff withdrew its request for ad-interim relief. The court subsequently set out procedural directions for further pleadings and hearing.
asian paints limited v.jain paints
Asian Paints Limited sued Jain Paints for trademark infringement concerning the marks 'APEX', 'GOLD DRY APEX', and 'AZPER' used on exterior emulsion paints (Class 02). Defendant No. 2 admitted in their written statement that a stay would not significantly impact them as they were not manufacturing, marketing, or selling the infringing goods.
asian paints limited v.jain paints
Asian Paints Limited sued Jain Paints for trademark infringement concerning the marks 'APEX', 'GOLD DRY APEX', and 'AZPER' used on exterior emulsion paints (Class 02). Defendant No. 2 admitted in their written statement that a stay would not significantly impact them as they were not manufacturing, marketing, or selling the infringing goods.
Dongguan Tr Bearing Co. Ltd. v.M/s. Harman Overseas and Ors.
The Bombay High Court addressed a Commercial IP Suit filed by Dongguan Tr Bearing Co. Ltd. against M/s. Harman Overseas and Ors. The court noted that both parties had initiated applications before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) seeking the rectification of each other's trademarks. Consequently, the judge stayed the ongoing suit until the outcomes of these parallel IPAB proceedings are determined.
Darius Rutton Kavasmaneck v.Gharda Chemicals Limited
The Plaintiff, a minority shareholder, filed a derivative action alleging that Defendant No.2 (Chairman/MD) obtained and applied for several patents in his individual name instead of in the name of Defendant No.1 (the company). The court examined whether the plaintiff had locus standi to file this suit on behalf of the company.
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