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Bench:R.I. Chagla

89 IP cases indexed. Covers trademark, patent matters.

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trademark settled · Oct 3, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Rajender Prasad Bandaru

Bombay High Court · 7-COMIP(L) 22654.2023

The suit concerning alleged trademark infringement was settled between Unilever Global IP Ltd. and Rajender Prasad Bandaru. The parties executed Consent Terms, leading to the disposal and decreeing of the suit in favor of the Plaintiffs.

trademark settled · Oct 3, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Rajender Prasad Bandaru

Bombay High Court · 7-COMIP(L) 22654.2023

Unilever Global IP Limited filed a Commercial IP suit against Rajender Prasad Bandaru regarding the use of the impugned mark COMFORT. The parties subsequently arrived at a comprehensive settlement, which was accepted by the court.

patent mixed · Sep 25, 2023

Pranay Satyendrakumar Goyal v.Muza Hospitality Private Limied

Bombay High Court · 17-ial-18533-2023

The Bombay High Court addressed an interim application concerning alleged trademark infringement. The Plaintiff accused the Defendants of breaching a prior undertaking by continuing to use the impugned mark 'DIVE' on their website and selling services under the similar name 'DEEPDOWN DIVE'. While the court did not rule on the merits, it granted the Plaintiff leave to file an Affidavit in Rejoinder and simultaneously granted the Defendants liberty to file an Affidavit in Sur Rejoinder. The matter is scheduled for further consideration.

patent pending · Sep 20, 2023

Ctr Manufacturing Industries Pvt. Ltd. v.Tri Parulex Fire Protection System & Ors.

Bombay High Court · INTERIM APPLICATION (L) NO.25443 OF 2023 in COM IPR SUIT NO.403 OF 2021

The Plaintiff filed an interim application seeking an injunction against the Defendants for allegedly infringing Patent No.202302, which covers a specific operational sequence involving differential relay, Buchholz relay, and circuit breaker in fire prevention systems (NIFPS). The court accepted an undertaking from the Defendants not to use this specific patented sequence but directed both parties to file affidavits addressing the technical scope of the patent.

patent settled · Aug 22, 2023

Unilever Ip Holdings B.V. v.Mritunjay Kumar

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IP SUIT NO. 185 OF 2023

The Commercial IP Suit filed by Unilever Ip Holdings B.V. against Mritunjay Kumar was settled between the parties. The Court accepted the Consent Terms, which were signed by both sides, and consequently disposed of and decreed the suit.

patent mixed · Aug 19, 2023

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Pradeep Dhidaria

Bombay High Court · 6-ial-5418-2023

Hindustan Unilever Limited filed an Interim Application against Pradeep Dhidaria alleging that the latter had slavishly copied the original artistic work featured on the Plaintiff's product packaging. The court examined the resemblance, noting similarities in elements like the starburst and globe depiction used on the rival product's trademark 'MASTER'. Based on this prima facie finding of copying and subsisting copyright, the court continued the ex-parte ad-interim relief granted earlier.

trademark settled · Aug 18, 2023

Marico Limited v.MW & Sons And Anr.

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL (I.P.) SUIT (L) NO. 8246 OF 2023

The dispute between Marico Limited (Plaintiff) and MW & Sons And Anr. (Defendants) concerning alleged infringement was settled on August 18, 2023. The parties entered into a Consent Minutes of Order, leading to the decreeing of the suit in favour of the Plaintiffs.

patent plaintiff favorable · Aug 18, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Mukesh Kumar Trading As A H Impex

Bombay High Court · 902-COMIP(L) 18636.2023

The Commercial Suit filed by Unilever Global Ip Limited against Mukesh Kumar Trading As A H Impex was disposed of after both parties reached a settlement. The court accepted the Consent Minutes of Order, which resulted in the decree being passed in favour of the Plaintiffs.

patent plaintiff favorable · Aug 18, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Mukesh Kumar Trading As A H Impex

Bombay High Court · 902-COMIP(L) 18636.2023

The suit between Unilever Global Ip Limited and Mukesh Kumar Trading As A H Impex was disposed of after the parties reached a settlement. The court accepted the Consent Minutes of Order, which resulted in a decree being passed in favour of the Plaintiffs.

patent settled · Aug 18, 2023

Marico Limited v.MW & Sons

Bombay High Court · 901-COMIP(L) 8246.2023

The Commercial IP Suit filed by Marico Limited against MW & Sons regarding alleged trademark infringement was settled between both parties. The Court accepted the Consent Minutes of Order, leading to the disposal and decreeing of the suit in favour of the Plaintiffs.

patent settled · Aug 18, 2023

Marico Limited v.MW & Sons

Bombay High Court · 8246 of 2023

The Commercial IP Suit filed by Marico Limited against MW & Sons was settled between the parties. The court accepted the Consent Minutes of Order, which included a decree in favour of the Plaintiffs and mutual undertakings regarding the destruction of seized goods.

trademark interim order · Jul 26, 2023

Asian Paints Ltd. v.M. Senthilkumar

Bombay High Court · IN COM IPR SUIT NO.29 OF 2022 / Interim Application No.2307 of 2022

The applicant/plaintiff sought continuation of previously granted exparte ad-interim orders related to a passing off claim. Despite serving notice, the defendants remained absent. The court decided to continue the existing interim orders until further orders.

patent settled · Jul 25, 2023

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Sushil Prajapati

Bombay High Court · COM IPR SUIT (L) NO.16070 OF 2023

Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Sushil Prajapati regarding the use of impugned marks SUPER SURF and Splat device. The parties subsequently settled their disputes, leading to the court decreeing the suit in favour of the Plaintiff.

patent settled · Jul 24, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Vikas Cosmetics

Bombay High Court · 15273 of 2023

The parties to the Commercial IPR Suit arrived at a settlement on July 24, 2023. The Defendant agreed to pay Rs. 75,000/- towards costs and full and final settlement, leading to the suit being disposed of and decreed in favor of the Plaintiff.

patent settled · Jul 24, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Vikas Cosmetics

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IPR SUIT (L) NO. 15273 OF 2023

The parties to the Commercial IPR Suit arrived at a settlement on July 24, 2023. The suit was subsequently disposed of and decreed in favor of the Plaintiff based on the terms agreed upon in the Consent Minutes of Order.

patent settled · Jul 24, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Vikas Cosmetics

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IPR SUIT (L) NO. 15273 OF 2023

The parties to the Commercial IPR Suit arrived at a settlement on July 24, 2023. The suit was subsequently disposed of and decreed in favor of the Plaintiff based on the terms of the Consent Minutes of Order.

patent settled · Jul 24, 2023

Unilever Global Ip Limited v.Vikas Cosmetics

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IPR SUIT (L) NO. 15273 OF 2023

The parties in the Commercial IPR Suit arrived at a settlement. The suit was subsequently disposed of and decreed in favor of the Plaintiff, Unilever Global Ip Limited, based on the terms agreed upon in the Consent Minutes of Order.

patent settled · Jul 12, 2023

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Jeetu Shivlani

Bombay High Court · COM IPR SUIT (L) NO.4166 OF 2023

The Commercial IPR Suit between Hindustan Unilever Ltd. and Jeetu Shivlani was settled on July 12, 2023. The parties executed Consent Terms, leading to the suit being disposed of and decreed in favor of the Plaintiff.

patent settled · Jul 12, 2023

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Jeetu Shivlani

Bombay High Court · COM IPR SUIT (L) NO.4166 OF 2023

The Commercial IPR Suit between Hindustan Unilever Ltd. and Jeetu Shivlani was settled out of court. The parties executed Consent Terms on the date of judgment, leading to the disposal and decreeing of the suit.

patent mixed · Jul 3, 2023

Resintech Inc v.The Senior Examiner of Trade Marks

Bombay High Court · 2023:BHC-OS:6103

The Bombay High Court intervened in a trademark application dispute, setting aside the Senior Examiner's refusal based on the mark being descriptive. The Petitioner argued that the Examiner failed to consider prior submissions regarding the distinctiveness of 'RESINTECH,' including its use by the applicant globally and its combination nature. Consequently, the court remanded the matter back for fresh consideration, ensuring all petitioner arguments are reviewed before a final decision is made.

trademark interim order · Jun 30, 2023

Kilitch Drugs (India) Limited v.Zee Laboratories Limited

Bombay High Court · IAL NO. 10839 OF 2023 in Commercial IP Suit No. 173 of 2023

The Plaintiff, Kilitch Drugs, sought an interim injunction and relief for passing off against the Defendant, Zee Laboratories. The dispute centered on the alleged infringement of the Plaintiff's registered trademarks (KILITCH and KILITCH SRO) in pharmaceutical preparations by the use of the impugned mark KILITH/KILITH SRO.

trademark interim order · Jun 21, 2023

UltraTech Cement Ltd. v.Ultratech Paints and Allied Products

Bombay High Court · IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY, INTERIM APPLICATION (L) NO.15142 OF 2023 IN COM IP SUIT (L) NO.15039 OF 2023

The plaintiffs filed an Interim Application seeking a temporary injunction against the defendants. The court allowed the application, granting an interim order restraining the defendants from using the impugned name 'ULTRATECH' and associated domain names to infringe upon or pass off goods related to the well-known trade mark 'UltraTech'.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jun 14, 2023

I Am The Ocean, LLC v.Registrar of Trade Marks

Bombay High Court · 2023:BHC-OS:4949

In this Bombay High Court ruling, the petitioner successfully challenged an Examiner's refusal to register their trademark. The court found that the original rejection was not a 'reasoned order' because it failed to consider detailed arguments regarding the mark's distinctiveness and its unique visual structure. Consequently, the high court set aside the refusal and remanded the matter back to the Registrar for reconsideration, ensuring all petitioner submissions are properly addressed.

patent settled · Jun 12, 2023

Ajanta Pharma Limited v.Zodley Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

Bombay High Court · 59-ial-4336-2023

The Commercial IP Suit filed by Ajanta Pharma Limited against Zodley Pharmaceuticals Private Limited was settled out of court. The Bombay High Court passed an order accepting the Consent Minutes, disposing of the suit and interim applications accordingly.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jun 12, 2023

Henkel Ag And Co. Kgaa v.The Registrar of Trademarks

Bombay High Court · 2023:BHC-OS:4948

The Bombay High Court ruled in favor of Henkel Ag And Co. Kgaa, setting aside an earlier refusal by the Registrar of Trademarks to register a subject mark. The court found that the Senior Examiner failed to properly consider crucial material on record, including evidence of opposition and abandonment status of cited marks, as well as a NoC obtained by the petitioner. Consequently, the matter was remanded back for the Respondent to conduct a fresh hearing based on all submitted facts.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jun 12, 2023

Beiersdorf Ag v.Registrar Of Trade Marks

Bombay High Court · 2023:BHC-OS:4847

Beiersdorf Ag successfully challenged an administrative order issued by the Registrar of Trade Marks regarding its international registration. The Bombay High Court found that the original order was arbitrary, lacking independent reasons or consideration of the petitioner's submissions. Consequently, the court quashed the impugned order and remanded the matter back to the Registrar, mandating a reasoned decision within eight weeks.

patent settled · Jun 7, 2023

Unilever Plc. v.Anurag Tiwari

Bombay High Court · Commercial IPR Suit No. 481 of 2022

The Commercial IPR Suit No. 481 of 2022, filed by Unilever Plc. against Anurag Tiwari and others, was settled by both the Plaintiffs and Defendants. The court accepted the Consent Minutes of Order, permitted amendments to the cause title, and disposed of the suit.

patent defendant favorable · Jun 5, 2023

Maharashtra Safe Chemists And Distributors Alliance Limited v.Sachin Bhausaheb Bhalekar & Anr.

Bombay High Court · 2023:BHC-OS:4487

The Bombay High Court dismissed the suit filed by Maharashtra Safe Chemists And Distributors Alliance Limited against Sachin Bhausaheb Bhalekar and others. The court found that since the disputed trademark was successfully removed from the register via a rectification petition, and the defendant provided affidavits confirming no commercial use of the mark had ever occurred, all prayers in the original suit were rendered infructuous. This decision effectively closed the infringement proceedings.

patent defendant favorable · Jun 5, 2023

Maharashtra Safe Chemists And Distributors Alliance Limited v.Sachin Bhausaheb Bhalekar & Anr.

Bombay High Court · 2023:BHC-OS:4487

The Bombay High Court dismissed the suit filed by Maharashtra Safe Chemists And Distributors Alliance Limited against Sachin Bhausaheb Bhalekar and others. The court found that since the disputed trademark was successfully removed from the register via a rectification petition, and the defendant provided affidavits confirming no commercial use of the mark had ever occurred, all prayers in the original suit were rendered infructuous. This decision effectively closed the infringement proceedings.

patent defendant favorable · Jun 5, 2023

Jawed Habib Hair And Beauty Limited v.Madhuri Singh

Bombay High Court · 13-ial-30446-2021

The Bombay High Court addressed an application seeking an interim injunction against the use of the 'Jawed Habib' trademark and associated copyright in hair salon services. The court denied the plaintiff's request for immediate relief, primarily because the defendant asserted that she had ceased using the marks as of September 17, 2022, and there was no prima facie evidence to the contrary. Crucially, the court allowed the defendant to file an application under Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, effectively directing the dispute towards arbitration.

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