S.J. Kathawalla
160 IP cases indexed. Covers trademark, patent, copyright, design matters.
Cases Presided Over
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Meher Distilleries Private Limited v.Shree Satpuda Tapi Parisar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd.
Meher Distilleries Private Limited filed a suit against Shree Satpuda Tapi Parisar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. alleging infringement of its artistic work and registered trademark related to bottles used for bottling country liquor. The court granted leave, accepted an undertaking from the Defendant, and decreed the suit.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Dhananjay Gruh Udyog
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Dhananjay Gruh Udyog alleging infringement and passing off related to its registered 'SPLAT device mark'. The Bombay High Court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit in favor of the Plaintiff.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Dhananjay Gruh Udyog
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Dhananjay Gruh Udyog alleging infringement and passing off related to its registered 'SPLAT device mark'. The Bombay High Court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit in favor of the Plaintiff. The court issued perpetual injunctions restraining the defendant from using the infringing marks on detergent preparations and ordered the destruction of all bearing goods.
Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited v.Ankit Mishra
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. filed a suit against Ankit Mishra and others alleging infringement of its registered trademark No. 1692705 (in class 5) by the use of similar marks like 'MONTEKET' or 'MONTEKET-LC'. The Bombay High Court decreed the suit, granting perpetual injunctions against the defendants for infringing the mark and passing off goods.
Unilever Plc. v.Lucky Products
Unilever Plc. filed a suit against Lucky Products alleging infringement of its VASELINE trademarks (label and shape marks) and copyright related to personal care products, specifically petroleum jelly. The court granted perpetual injunctions restraining the defendant from using deceptive marks or artwork and ordered the destruction of infringing goods.
Hotel Panchavati & Anr. v.Hotel Panchvati & Anr.
The Bombay High Court granted ad-interim relief in a trademark infringement and passing off suit filed by Hotel Panchavati & Anr. The court recognized the Plaintiffs' well-known reputation and goodwill associated with the 'PANCHAVATI' marks in the hospitality sector. Finding that the Defendants were using deceptively similar marks and domain names, the Court issued an injunction restraining their continued use of these marks and directed them to remove all infringing materials within three days.
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. v.Rainbow Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court passed an order granting leave to the petitioner and issuing a temporary injunction. The injunction restrained the respondent from dealing in medicinal preparations bearing the impugned trade mark "MONTEKAZ" or any deceptively similar mark, preventing passing off of the plaintiff's brand 'MONTEK'.
Warner/Chappell Music Limited v.Spotify AB
The Bombay High Court passed an order in a Notice of Motion concerning copyright infringement related to musical works. The court granted leave to the plaintiff and directed the parties regarding financial deposits and future proceedings, while reserving final judgment on statutory licensing issues.
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd v.Rainbow Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd filed a Commercial IP Suit against Rainbow Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. concerning trademark infringement related to pharmaceutical preparations. The Bombay High Court granted leave and issued an interim injunction restraining the defendant from using the impugned trade mark "MONTEKAZ" or any deceptively similar marks.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Mahabir Enterprises
Hindustan Unilever Ltd filed a commercial IP suit against Mahabir Enterprises alleging infringement of its copyright in artistic packaging and passing off related to its detergents. The Bombay High Court granted permanent injunctions restraining the defendant from reproducing or dealing in similar goods, and mandated the payment of a fine.
Asian Paints Ltd. v.Micro Paints
Asian Paints Ltd. filed a suit against Micro Paints alleging that the defendant was using pirated trade dress and marks deceptively similar to the plaintiff's label marks (TRUCARE) and trade dress (ULTRA DECO). The Bombay High Court granted an interim injunction restraining the defendant from manufacturing, marketing, or selling goods under such deceptive marks.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Mahabir Enterprises
Hindustan Unilever Ltd filed a commercial IP suit against Mahabir Enterprises alleging infringement of its copyright in artistic packaging/trade dress for detergents, along with passing off. The Bombay High Court granted permanent injunctions restraining the defendant from reproducing or selling infringing goods and ordered the payment of a fine.
Unilever Plc. v.Lucky Products
Unilever Plc. filed a notice of motion seeking an interim order against Lucky Products for allegedly using a pirated trade dress and trademarks deceptively similar to VASELINE in their petroleum jelly products. The Bombay High Court granted the leave petition and issued a temporary injunction restraining the defendant from manufacturing, marketing, or selling such goods.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Mahabir Enterprises
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. filed a commercial IP suit against Mahabir Enterprises alleging infringement of its copyrighted artistic packaging/trade dress and misuse of the 'Sunlight' trade mark in detergent products. The Bombay High Court granted permanent injunctions restraining the defendant from infringing the copyright and passing off, while also imposing a fine of Rs. 5,00,000/-.
Brihan Karan Sugar Syndicate Private Limited v.Konkan Agro Marine Industries Private Limited
The petitioner filed a commercial IP suit against the respondent regarding the use of bottles bearing a registered mark. The court recalled an ex-parte order after the plaintiff failed to disclose a prior cease and desist notice. Subsequently, ad-interim relief was granted in favor of the plaintiff.
Hotel Panchavati & Anr. v.Hotel Panchvati & Anr.
The Bombay High Court granted ad-interim relief in a trademark infringement and passing off suit filed by Hotel Panchavati & Anr. The court recognized the Plaintiffs' well-known reputation and goodwill associated with the 'PANCHAVATI' marks in the hospitality sector. Finding that the Defendants were using deceptively similar marks and domain names, the Court issued an injunction restraining their continued use of these marks and directed them to remove all infringing materials within three days.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Tuba Chemical Works
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. filed a Commercial IP Suit against Tuba Chemical Works alleging infringement and passing off related to its registered trademarks in Class 03. The court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act, decreed the suit, and issued permanent injunctions against the defendant.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Tuba Chemical Works
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. filed a Commercial IP Suit against Tuba Chemical Works alleging infringement and passing off related to its registered trademarks in Class 03. The Bombay High Court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act, decreed the suit, and issued permanent injunctions against the defendant.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Tuba Chemical Works
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. filed a Commercial IP Suit against Tuba Chemical Works alleging infringement and passing off related to its registered trademarks in Class 03. The Bombay High Court granted leave, decreed the suit, and issued permanent injunctions restraining the defendant from using similar logos or marks on detergent powder.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.H. R. Chemical
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a commercial IP suit against H. R. Chemical alleging infringement of its registered trademarks (Nos. 1486109, 1780462, and 1486107) and passing off in relation to detergent powder. The Bombay High Court granted permanent injunctions restraining the defendant from using identical or deceptively similar logos.
Corum Hospitality v.WBSE IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Corum Hospitality filed a Commercial IP Suit against WBSE IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. alleging infringement and passing off concerning its registered trademarks, specifically 'THE BAR STOCK EXCHANGE'. The parties reached a settlement before the Bombay High Court.
Corum Hospitality v.WBSE IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
The suit involved allegations that the Defendant was infringing the Plaintiff's registered trademarks by using deceptive names like 'WORLD BAR STOCK EXCHANGE' and 'WBSE IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.' The parties reached a settlement before the court.
Narayanlal Hemaji Mewada And Anr v.Rishabh Enterprise And Anr
The Bombay High Court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, granting a perpetual injunction against the defendants. The court restrained the defendants from using any label or domain name containing 'MARSHAL GRIP' or deceptively similar to the plaintiff's registered marks (MARSHAL/MARSHAL GRIP). Furthermore, the defendants were ordered to pay costs and destroy the wrappers of the impugned goods.
Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd. v.Vahini Enterprises And Anr.
The plaintiff, Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd., filed a suit against Vahini Enterprises and others alleging infringement of its registered trade mark 'Meena Prints' (Reg. No. 967504) and copyright in the mark. The court granted permanent injunctions restraining the defendants from infringing or passing off goods using similar marks.
Industrial Tools And Hardware v.Naman Arora and Sandeep Garg
The plaintiff filed a Commercial IP Suit alleging that the defendants infringed their registered trademark and manufactured identical products using the plaintiff's marks. The court observed the infringement and granted an interim order restraining the defendants from manufacturing, marketing, or selling goods bearing deceptively similar marks.
Trans Union Cibil Ltd. v.Chetani Manufacturing and Trading Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court granted an ad-interim order favoring Trans Union Cibil Ltd. against Chetani Manufacturing and Trading Pvt. Ltd. The court found prima facie evidence that the defendant was infringing the 'CIBIL' trademark, misrepresenting itself as connected with CIBIL to the public, and collecting money from victims. Consequently, the injunction prevents the defendant from using or enabling others to use the protected trademarks in relation to credit scores and reports until the final disposal of the suit.
Pidilite Industries Limited v.Golden Glue and others
Pidilite Industries Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Golden Glue and others alleging passing off. The court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and also passed an interim order granting injunctions to protect the plaintiff's brand identity and packaging design.
Pidilite Industries Limited v.Golden Glue and others
Pidilite Industries Limited filed a Commercial IP Suit against Golden Glue and others alleging passing off related to its FEVICRYL product line. The court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and also passed an interim order granting specific injunctions.
Procter And Gamble Home Products Pvt. Ltd. v.Kani Soap Works
The Plaintiff filed a Commercial IP Suit alleging that the Defendant was using the Plaintiff's trade dress and label on detergent powder with clear intent to infringe the mark and pass off goods. The Court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and passed an ad-interim order restraining the Defendant from using the ARIEL ATOMIUM and TIDE marks/trade dress pending final disposal of the suit.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.J.K.Enterprises
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. filed a Commercial IP Suit against J.K.Enterprises regarding trademark infringement related to detergent powder. The Bombay High Court granted leave and passed an order restraining the Defendant from manufacturing, marketing, or selling goods using marks similar to the Plaintiff's distinctive trademarks WHEEL and Device of SPLAT.
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