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Bench:N.Sathish Kumar

35 IP cases indexed. Covers trademark, patent matters.

Cases Presided Over

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trademark defendant favorable · Oct 13, 2017

A.Rajendran v.Thenandal Studios Limited

Madras High Court · O.S.A.No.280 of 2017

The appeal was filed by A.Rajendran against an order dismissing his application for injunction, which sought to restrain respondents from using the title 'Mersal' (an adopted version of 'Merrasalaitan'). The court dismissed the appeal, finding that the appellant failed to prove that the subject title had acquired any goodwill or reputation.

patent settled · Feb 24, 2017

Cholayil Private Limited v.Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt Ltd.

Madras High Court · C.S.No.540 of 2011

Cholayil Private Limited filed a suit against Aditya Birla Management Corporation and others, alleging infringement of its trademarks ('Medimix', Mortar and Pestle) and copyright in its product labeling. The plaintiff sought perpetual injunctions, damages, and an accounting of profits due to the defendants' alleged unauthorized use of similar marks and artistic works on soaps and cosmetic products. Ultimately, both parties reached a Joint Memo of Compromise, leading to the suit being disposed of amicably.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Jan 11, 2017

M/s. Eris Life Science Pvt.Ltd. v.M/s. Micro Labs Ltd

Madras High Court · Application No.3571 of 2016 in cs.426 of 2013

The Madras High Court ruled in favor of staying a trademark infringement suit when a rectification application concerning the registered mark is pending before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB). The court clarified that the right to file for trademark rectification is a statutory right and cannot be curtailed by requiring prior leave or prima facie satisfaction from the civil court. Given the similarity between the marks and the pendency of the IPAB proceedings, the suit was stayed.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Jan 11, 2017

M/s. Eris Life Science Pvt.Ltd. v.M/s. Micro Labs Ltd

Madras High Court · Application No.3571 of 2016 in cs.426 of 2013

The Madras High Court ruled in favor of staying a trademark infringement suit when a rectification application concerning the registered mark is pending before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB). The court clarified that the right to file for trademark rectification is a statutory right and cannot be curtailed by requiring prior leave or prima facie satisfaction from the civil court. Given the similarity between the marks and the pendency of the IPAB proceedings, the suit was stayed.

patent dismissed · Jan 11, 2017

M/s.Mahesh Value Products Private Limited v.Bhagwati Rubber Industries

Madras High Court · C.S.No.202 of 2011

The suit was filed by M/s. Mahesh Value Products Private Limited against Bhagwati Rubber Industries, alleging infringement and passing off related to their registered trademark 'Stumper' and associated copyright. The plaintiffs sought perpetual injunctions and damages concerning the use of the mark 'Slamped'. However, despite multiple opportunities, the plaintiffs failed to appear before the court for recording evidence.

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