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Bench:M.Govindaraj

3 IP cases indexed. Covers trademark, patent, design matters.

Cases Presided Over

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trademark plaintiff favorable · Apr 22, 2022

Marico Limited v.The Deputy Registrar of Trademarks

Madras High Court · W.P.Nos.3768 & 3769 of 2011

Marico Limited successfully challenged the actions of the Trademark Registry in the Madras High Court, arguing that the Registrar acted without jurisdiction when removing its registered trademark 'MANJAL'. The court ruled in favor of Marico, holding that the Registrar improperly bypassed statutory requirements by proceeding with rectification despite an ongoing infringement suit. This judgment reinforces the strict jurisdictional limits placed on the Registrar under the Trademarks Act.

patent defendant favorable · Sep 3, 2020

Sanjay Lalwani v.M/s.Jyostar Enterprises

Madras High Court · O.A.NO.1194 OF 2018

Sanjay Lalwani filed an Original Application seeking an interim injunction against M/s. Jyostar Enterprises and others to prevent the alienation and telecasting of copyright and satellite rights for the film “PSV GARDA VEGA”. The applicant claimed that a subsequent assignment of these rights was in contravention of his original Deed of Assignment. However, the Madras High Court ultimately dismissed the application, holding that disputes concerning copyrights are generally considered non-arbitrable under established Supreme Court precedents.

design dismissed · Nov 15, 2017

M & K Technologies v.Hi-Tech Carbons and Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Madras High Court · C.M.A.NO.1806 OF 2007 and M.P.NO.1 OF 2007

M & K Technologies filed a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal challenging the Deputy Controller's order cancelling design registration no. 190949. The appeal was subsequently dismissed by the High Court due to the appellant failing to appear and filing a memo stating there were no instructions.

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