S.J. Kathawalla
160 IP cases indexed. Covers trademark, patent matters.
Cases Presided Over
160 cases indexed | Page 2 of 6
Amrit B Sanghavi v.Dhanraj Surana
The suit involved a dispute over trademark infringement and passing off. The court granted permanent injunctions restraining the defendants from infringing the plaintiff's registered mark 'ITONE' with the use of 'DITONE', and also restrained them from passing off the plaintiff's goods.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Anil Chemicals
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a suit against Anil Chemicals alleging infringement of its copyrighted artistic labels (WHEEL) and passing off through the use of deceptively similar artworks/trade dress (SURYA) on detergent products. The parties reached a settlement, leading to the court decreeing the suit.
Ultratech Cement Limited v.Hari Om Plasters
Ultratech Cement Limited filed a suit against Hari Om Plasters alleging trademark infringement concerning various 'BIRLA' branded products. The court, after reviewing the site report and inventory of seized goods, granted leave to the plaintiffs. Crucially, the court passed a temporary order restraining the defendants from using any mark identical or deceptively similar to the registered 'BIRLA' trademarks, including specific variants like 'BIRLA WHITE' and 'BIRLA PLUS', pending the final hearing of the suit.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Mak Traders
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Mak Traders alleging infringement and passing off related to their detergent preparations. The Bombay High Court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and passed an ad-interim injunction.
Asian Paints Limited v.Phinex Paints and Polychem Industries
Asian Paints Ltd filed a Commercial IP Suit against Phinex Paints and Polychem Industries alleging trademark infringement and passing off. The Bombay High Court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and passed an order granting an interim injunction.
Asian Paints Limited v.Rainbow Colours Co. and others
Asian Paints Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Rainbow Colours Co. and others alleging infringement of its distinctive trademarks and trade dress related to wall primers. The Bombay High Court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and passed an order granting an interim injunction.
Metro Brands Limited v.Reliance Retail Limited
The Bombay High Court passed an order by consent in a Commercial IP Suit concerning trademark infringement and passing off. The court granted permanent injunctions against Defendant Nos. 1 and 2, restraining them from infringing or passing off the Plaintiff's registered METRO marks. Additionally, Defendants Nos. 1 and 2 were directed to pay costs of Rs. 10 Lakhs.
Hotel Panchavati v.Hotel Panchawati
The Plaintiffs filed a commercial IP suit against the Defendants alleging infringement of their well-known PANCHVATI trademarks in the hospitality sector. The court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and passed an interim order restraining the defendants from using the infringing marks and domain names.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Shree Shyam Udyog and Ors.
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a commercial IP suit against Shree Shyam Udyog for infringing its trade marks (SUNLIGHT) and copyrights related to detergent packaging. The court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit, issuing permanent injunctions.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Shree Shyam Udyog and Ors.
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a commercial IP suit against Shree Shyam Udyog for infringement and passing off. The court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit, granting permanent injunctions.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Shree Shyam Udyog and Ors.
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a suit against Shree Shyam Udyog for infringing its registered trade marks (SUNLIGHT) and copyrighted artistic packaging/trade dress. The court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit.
Ceat Limited v.Ambika Rubber Industries and others
The petitioner, Ceat Limited, filed a suit alleging infringement of its trademark CEAT and copyright in its original artistic work and trade dress. The court had previously granted ex-parte ad-interim relief. On this date, the defendants repeatedly failed to file their affidavits or appear before the court despite multiple adjournments, leading the court to pass an order directing them to appear on a specific future date while continuing the existing interim orders.
Piramal Enterprises Limited v.Chemiloids and others
The dispute concerns the alleged unauthorized use of confidential information, specifically a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), by Chemiloids and others in the process of extracting SI containing X-X% of 7-HF. The court appointed the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras, as an Expert Commissioner to compare the processes used by both parties.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Jayalakshmi Enterprises
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. filed a commercial IP suit against Jayalakshmi Enterprises alleging infringement of its trademarks, copyrights, and trade dress concerning its detergent products. The court granted the injunctions sought by the plaintiff, restraining the defendant from using infringing marks or artwork.
Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited v.Madhusudan Pharmaceutical Agency and another
Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited filed a commercial IP suit against Madhusudan Pharmaceutical Agency and others alleging infringement of its registered trade mark 'PANTOCID-DSR'. The court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and passed an interim order restraining the defendants from dealing in products bearing the impugned trademark.
Speciality Restaurants Limited v.Deepika Hospitalities Pvt.Ltd.
Speciality Restaurants Limited filed a suit against Deepika Hospitalities Pvt. Ltd. regarding alleged trademark infringement. The court disposed of the suit and notice of motion based on minutes of order, accepting undertakings from the defendants.
Kesari Trust v.Kesari Tours and Travels
The plaintiffs filed a commercial IP suit against the defendant alleging infringement and passing off related to the use of the mark 'KESARI'. The court decreed the suit, granting perpetual injunctions against the defendant for using the mark in relation to various businesses.
Kesari Trust v.Kesari Tours and Travels
The plaintiffs filed a commercial IP suit against the defendant alleging infringement and passing off related to the use of the mark 'KESARI'. The court decreed the suit, granting perpetual injunctions against the defendant for using the mark in relation to various businesses.
Ceat Limited v.Ambika Rubber Industries And 2 Ors.
Ceat Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Ambika Rubber Industries and others alleging trademark infringement and passing off related to tyre tubes and automobile industry goods. The Bombay High Court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and passed an order granting an interim injunction restraining the defendants from using marks or trade dress deceptively similar to Ceat's.
Kesari Trust v.Kesari Tours and Travels
The plaintiffs filed a commercial IP suit against the defendant alleging infringement and passing off related to the use of the mark 'KESARI'. The court decreed the suit, granting perpetual injunctions against the defendant for using the mark in relation to travel, tourism, forex, and advertising businesses.
Donato Styling Products v.Celine Health Care Private Limited
Donato Styling Products filed a Commercial IP Suit alleging trademark infringement and passing off by Celine Health Care Private Limited. The court granted leave to the petitioner and subsequently passed an interim order granting a temporary injunction against the defendants regarding the use of similar trademarks.
Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited v.Rupam Garments
The Bombay High Court addressed a Notice of Motion concerning allegations of infringement and passing off. The Defendant failed to appear before the court, leading the court to issue a bailable warrant against the proprietor of Rupam Garments. The existing ad-interim order was directed to continue.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Jms Industries
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against JMS Industries concerning trademark infringement and passing off related to detergent preparations. The court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and issued an interim injunction restraining the defendant from using the mark SARAF or the SPLAT Device in connection with similar goods.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Jms Industries
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against JMS Industries regarding alleged trademark infringement and passing off related to detergent products. The court granted leave under Clause XIV and issued an interim injunction restraining the Defendant from using the mark SARAF or the SPLAT Device in relation to its detergent preparations.
Metro Brands Ltd. v.Metro Footwear
The Plaintiff filed a Commercial IP Suit alleging that the Defendant was infringing its registered trademark 'METRO' and engaging in passing off. The Court found prima facie satisfaction regarding the infringement and granted ad-interim relief.
Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited v.Rupam Garments
The plaintiff filed a Commercial IP Suit against the defendant regarding passing off. The court directed the defendant to appear in person along with invoices, and while the defendant failed to appear, the court reiterated that the earlier ad-interim order would continue.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Burdwan Soap Works
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Burdwan Soap Works alleging trademark infringement and passing off related to their detergent powder products. The court granted an interim order, reinforcing existing reliefs and issuing further restraints on the Defendant's business practices.
Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited v.Rupam Garments
The petitioner filed a Notice of Motion against the respondent in the Commercial Division of the Bombay High Court. The court granted leave and directed the defendant to appear on a specific date along with relevant invoices, while maintaining the existing interim protection.
Meher Distilleries Private Limited v.Shree Satpuda Tapi Parisar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd.
Meher Distilleries Private Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Shree Satpuda Tapi Parisar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. alleging infringement of its artistic work and registered trade mark used on bottles for country liquor. The Court granted leave, accepted an undertaking from the Defendant not to use the marked bottles, and decreed the suit.
Meher Distilleries Private Limited v.Shree Satpuda Tapi Parisar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd.
Meher Distilleries Private Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Shree Satpuda Tapi Parisar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. alleging infringement of its artistic work and registered trade mark used on bottles for bottling country liquor. The court granted permanent injunctions restraining the defendant from using the impugned marks/works, subject to an undertaking by the defendant.
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