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S.J. Kathawalla

160 IP cases indexed. Covers trademark, patent matters.

Cases Presided Over

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trademark plaintiff favorable · May 10, 2019

Amrit B Sanghavi v.Dhanraj Surana

Bombay High Court · 925-NMCDL-1251-2019

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.

patent plaintiff favorable · May 10, 2019

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Anil Chemicals

Bombay High Court · 477 of 2019

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.

patent plaintiff favorable · May 10, 2019

Ultratech Cement Limited v.Hari Om Plasters

Bombay High Court · 916-NMCDL-1199-2019-UR

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.

trademark interim order · May 9, 2019

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Mak Traders

Bombay High Court · Commercial IP Suit (L) No.487 of 2019 / Notice of Motion (L) No.1046 of 2019

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.

trademark interim order · May 7, 2019

Asian Paints Limited v.Phinex Paints and Polychem Industries

Bombay High Court · 910-NMCDL-1062-2019 (Notice of Motion)

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.

trademark interim order · May 7, 2019

Asian Paints Limited v.Rainbow Colours Co. and others

Bombay High Court · 909-NMCDL1058-2019

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.

patent plaintiff favorable · May 2, 2019

Metro Brands Limited v.Reliance Retail Limited

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IP SUIT (L) NO.559 OF 2019

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.

trademark interim order · Apr 25, 2019

Hotel Panchavati v.Hotel Panchawati

Bombay High Court · 930-NMCDL-999-2019

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.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Apr 22, 2019

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Shree Shyam Udyog and Ors.

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IP SUIT NO.599 OF 2019

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.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Apr 22, 2019

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Shree Shyam Udyog and Ors.

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IP SUIT NO.599 OF 2019

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.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Apr 22, 2019

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Shree Shyam Udyog and Ors.

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IP SUIT NO.599 OF 2019

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.

patent interim order · Apr 19, 2019

Ceat Limited v.Ambika Rubber Industries and others

Bombay High Court · 920-NMCDL-799-2019

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.

patent interim order · Apr 16, 2019

Piramal Enterprises Limited v.Chemiloids and others

Bombay High Court · 911-NMS-1744-2015

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.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Apr 16, 2019

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Jayalakshmi Enterprises

Bombay High Court · CMIP Suit No. 564 of 2019 / Notice of Motion No. 1043 of 2019

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.

trademark interim order · Apr 16, 2019

Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited v.Madhusudan Pharmaceutical Agency and another

Bombay High Court · 925-NMCDL-877-2019

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.

trademark defendant favorable · Apr 12, 2019

Speciality Restaurants Limited v.Deepika Hospitalities Pvt.Ltd.

Bombay High Court · 916-NMCDL-724-2019

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.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Apr 2, 2019

Kesari Trust v.Kesari Tours and Travels

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IP SUIT (L) NO.360 OF 2019

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.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Apr 2, 2019

Kesari Trust v.Kesari Tours and Travels

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IP SUIT (L) NO.360 OF 2019

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.

trademark interim order · Apr 2, 2019

Ceat Limited v.Ambika Rubber Industries And 2 Ors.

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IP SUIT (L) NO.377 OF 2019 / NOTICE OF MOTION (L) NO.799 OF 2019

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.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Apr 2, 2019

Kesari Trust v.Kesari Tours and Travels

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IP SUIT (L) NO.360 OF 2019

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.

trademark interim order · Apr 1, 2019

Donato Styling Products v.Celine Health Care Private Limited

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IP SUIT NO. 506 OF 2019

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.

trademark interim order · Mar 28, 2019

Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited v.Rupam Garments

Bombay High Court · 934-NMCDL-589-2019

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.

trademark interim order · Mar 26, 2019

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Jms Industries

Bombay High Court · 973-NMCDL-587-2019

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.

trademark interim order · Mar 26, 2019

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Jms Industries

Bombay High Court · 973-NMCDL-587-2019

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.

trademark interim order · Mar 25, 2019

Metro Brands Ltd. v.Metro Footwear

Bombay High Court · Commercial IP Suit (L) No.204 of 2019 / Notice of Motion (L) No.454 of 2019

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.

trademark interim order · Mar 25, 2019

Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited v.Rupam Garments

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IP SUIT (L) NO.302 OF 2019

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.

trademark interim order · Mar 25, 2019

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Burdwan Soap Works

Bombay High Court · Commercial IP Suit (L) No.321 of 2019

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.

trademark interim order · Mar 18, 2019

Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited v.Rupam Garments

Bombay High Court · COMIP (L) NO. 302 OF 2019 / NOTICE OF MOTION (L) NO. 589 OF 2019

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.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Mar 11, 2019

Meher Distilleries Private Limited v.Shree Satpuda Tapi Parisar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd.

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IP SUIT (L) NO.252 OF 2019

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.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Mar 11, 2019

Meher Distilleries Private Limited v.Shree Satpuda Tapi Parisar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd.

Bombay High Court · COMMERCIAL IP SUIT (L) NO.252 OF 2019

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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