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N.Sathish Kumar

34 IP cases indexed. Covers patent, trademark matters.

Cases Presided Over

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patent settled · Feb 24, 2017

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

Madras High Court · 135046988

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 dismissed · Jan 11, 2017

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

Madras High Court · 117683287

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.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Jan 11, 2017

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

Madras High Court · 81374492

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 In favor of Defendant

Dr. G. Srinivasan v.M/s. Voltamp Transformers Limited

Madras High Court · 6730279

The plaintiff filed a suit against the defendants for infringing his patent related to Midget Transformers with built-in State node Circuit Breakers. The court found that the plaintiff failed to establish the infringement and revoked the patent.

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