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S.J. Kathawalla

153 IP cases indexed. Covers trademark, patent matters.

Cases Presided Over

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trademark interim order · Nov 22, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Raj Enterprise

Bombay High Court · 25472635

Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a suit against Raj Enterprise alleging infringement related to its detergent preparations, specifically concerning the use of an impugned pirated trade dress and 'Wheel Device'. The Bombay High Court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and passed an order granting interim relief.

trademark interim order · Nov 19, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Bharath Trading Co.

Bombay High Court · 9102809

Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a Notice of Motion seeking an injunction against Bharath Trading Co. and others for allegedly using a trade mark identical or deceptively similar to its 'SPLAT' device mark in relation to detergent preparations. The court allowed the leave petition and granted an interim injunction restraining the defendants from manufacturing, marketing, or selling goods under the impugned mark pending final disposal of the suit.

trademark interim order · Nov 1, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.R. R. Trading Company

Bombay High Court · 96737381

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. filed a Notice of Motion seeking an injunction against R.R. Trading Company for allegedly using a label mark and trade dress deceptively similar to the Plaintiff's distinctive BROOK BOND RED LABEL/RED LABEL. The Bombay High Court granted the leave petition and passed an interim order restraining the defendant from manufacturing, marketing, or selling goods that pass off as those of the plaintiff.

trademark interim order · Nov 1, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Jmd Oil Private Limited

Bombay High Court · 156122982

Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a Notice of Motion against JMD Oil Private Limited alleging infringement through the use of pirated trade dress in detergent and personal care products. The Bombay High Court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and passed an order granting interim injunctions.

trademark interim order · Nov 1, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Jmd Oil Private Limited

Bombay High Court · 17405161

Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a Notice of Motion seeking an injunction against JMD Oil Private Limited for alleged infringement of its trade dress and marks. The court granted the leave petition and subsequently passed an order granting an interim injunction.

trademark interim order · Nov 1, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Ltd v.R. R. Trading Company

Bombay High Court · 90661504

Hindustan Unilever Ltd filed a Notice of Motion against R.R. Trading Company alleging that the defendant was using a label mark and trade dress deceptively similar to the Plaintiff's distinctive BROOK BOND RED LABEL/RED LABEL for tea products. The Bombay High Court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and passed an interim injunction restraining the defendant from passing off their goods.

trademark interim order · Nov 1, 2018

Jawed Habib Hair And Beauty Limited v.Manoj Kumar Sharma

Bombay High Court · 114029761

The petitioner, Jawed Habib Hair And Beauty Limited, filed an IP Suit against Manoj Kumar Sharma regarding alleged infringement of its trade marks. The court granted leave to the defendant and passed an interim order restraining him from using 'JAWED HABIB' or 'JH' in connection with hair salon services pending the final hearing.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Oct 26, 2018

Kokanratna Holiday Resorts Limited v.Millennium & Copthorne International Limited

Bombay High Court · 100960055

The Bombay High Court granted a limited ad-interim relief to Kokanratna Holiday Resorts Limited, protecting its use of the name 'Hotel Millennium Park' and associated domain. The court ruled that pending the final suit, the Defendant must provide at least 7 days prior written notice before initiating any legal action claiming infringement or passing off against the Plaintiff. This decision provides immediate protection against groundless threats while the main litigation proceeds.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Oct 25, 2018

Nawaz Modi and Anr. v.Design Your Body Art/New Body Art Fitness Club and Ors.

Bombay High Court · 145338692

The Bombay High Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, Body Basic Healthcare Pvt Ltd (Nawaz Modi), finding that the defendants were infringing on their registered trademarks and engaging in passing off. The court granted a perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from using similar marks like 'NEW BODY ART' or misrepresenting their services as connected to the plaintiffs. Furthermore, the defendants were ordered to withdraw an application for registration of the mark 'BODY ART GYM' and pay substantial damages.

patent interim order · Oct 15, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Modi Powder And Shop Company and 2 Others

Bombay High Court · 90832745

The petitioner filed an IP suit against the respondents regarding impugned goods. The court noted that local police authorities refused to assist the Court Receiver in seizing and sealing the goods as directed by a previous order. Furthermore, Defendant No.2 failed to appear in court, leading the court to issue a bailable warrant.

trademark mixed · Oct 15, 2018

Powerhouse Licensing LLC v.Ashok Banwarilal Gupta Trading As Qs

Bombay High Court · 181209868

In this Bombay High Court matter concerning alleged trademark infringement, the court accepted an undertaking from the defendants. The defendants committed to refraining from using the trademark or trade name 'POWERHOUSE' across all platforms, including websites and social media. This interim order allows the case to proceed while securing immediate protection for the petitioner's brand.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Oct 10, 2018

Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd. v.Shri Ajanta Fabrics And 9 Others

Bombay High Court · 186490234

The petitioner, Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd., filed an IP suit against Shri Ajanta Fabrics and others for infringement and passing off related to its registered trademarks ('Meena Prints' and 'Cotton Design') and associated copyrights. The court granted permanent injunctions restraining the defendants from using similar marks in relation to textile goods.

patent plaintiff favorable · Oct 10, 2018

Meena Prints Pvt. Ltd. v.Shri Ajanta Fabrics And 9 Others

Bombay High Court · 10121091

The petitioner filed an IP suit against the respondents alleging infringement and passing off related to their registered trademarks ('Meena Prints' and 'Cotton Design') and associated copyrights used in textile goods. The court granted permanent injunctions restraining the defendants from using similar marks and ordered them to pay damages.

trademark interim order · Oct 5, 2018

Cello Plastic Industrial Work And Ors. v.Ajay Shantilal Raka

Bombay High Court · 165612285

The Bombay High Court issued an interim order in a trademark dispute involving Cello Plastic Industrial Work and Ajay Shantilal Raka. The court directed the Registrar of Trademarks to produce specific application and opposition records before the next hearing date. This procedural step indicates that the case is actively moving forward, requiring both parties to prepare for detailed examination of the relevant intellectual property filings.

trademark interim order · Sep 27, 2018

Unilever Plc. v.Bhanu Chauhan

Bombay High Court · 50240027

Unilever Plc. filed a Notice of Motion seeking restraining orders against Bhanu Chauhan and others for using logos and trademarks deceptively similar to Unilever's well-known brands (DOMEX). The Bombay High Court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and passed an interim order.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Sep 26, 2018

Magnolia Ltd. v.Softgel Health Care Pvt. Ltd.

Bombay High Court · 55081049

The Bombay High Court granted a temporary injunction favoring Magnolia Ltd. against Softgel Health Care Pvt. Ltd. The court ordered that pending the final disposal of the suit, the defendant is restrained from manufacturing, selling, exporting, or using the disputed trademark 'VAGICLIN Plus' in connection with any pharmaceutical product. This interim order significantly protects the plaintiff's brand rights while the main infringement case proceeds.

patent In favor of Plaintiff · Sep 24, 2018

Novartis Ag v.Aanchal Corp

Bombay High Court · 58721734

The case involves a Notice of Motion filed by Novartis AG seeking an injunction against Aanchal Corp. for infringing their Indian Patent No. 212815 related to pharmaceutical products containing Vildagliptin.

trademark interim order · Sep 24, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Sainath Enterprise

Bombay High Court · 106208643

Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a commercial suit against Sainath Enterprise alleging that the defendant was using an identical or deceptively similar label mark and trade dress on their detergent powder, thereby passing off their goods as those of the plaintiff. The court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and passed an interim order.

trademark mixed · Sep 18, 2018

Vocco Consultants And 2 Ors. v.Vicco Agencies Pvt. Ltd.

Bombay High Court · 72833049

The Bombay High Court addressed a commercial suit concerning the trademark 'VICCO'. While the original suit was stayed pending a rectification application before the IPAB, the court took proactive steps to address the core dispute. Citing Supreme Court precedent, the court framed an additional issue specifically questioning whether the Defendant's registration of the mark 'VICCO' is bad in law and liable for invalidation.

patent plaintiff favorable · Sep 17, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Joshi Products

Bombay High Court · 48936487

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. filed an IP suit against Joshi Products alleging infringement of its copyrighted artistic label and distinctive trade dress for its detergent powder, WHEEL. The Bombay High Court granted leave to defend the suit and subsequently decreed it in favor of HUL.

patent interim order · Sep 12, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Lite Detergent Soap

Bombay High Court · 87917652

Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a Notice of Motion against Lite Detergent Soap. The Bombay High Court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent and also granted specific interim reliefs sought by the plaintiff, which will remain in force until further orders.

trademark interim order · Sep 11, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Jai Hind Gruh Udhyog

Bombay High Court · 50220827

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. filed an IP Suit against Jai Hind Gruh Udhyog alleging infringement of its distinctive WHEEL label and trade dress in the soap and detergent industry. The Bombay High Court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and passed an interim injunction.

patent settled · Sep 10, 2018

Nakoda Plast Industries v.Amisha Plastic

Bombay High Court · 36994681

Nakoda Plast Industries filed an IP suit against Amisha Plastic. The parties subsequently entered into Consent Terms, which were accepted by the Court.

patent plaintiff favorable · Sep 4, 2018

Hotel Panchavati Gaurav v.Anviti Foods And 2 Others

Bombay High Court · 74773170

Hotel Panchavati Gaurav filed an IP suit against Anviti Foods and others alleging infringement of its registered trademarks and copyright related to the name PANCHAVATI GAURAV. The Bombay High Court granted perpetual injunctions restraining the defendants from using the infringing marks and ordered the defendants to pay Rs. 12,00,000/- towards costs/damages.

patent settled · Sep 3, 2018

Metro Shoes Limited v.V. Retail Pvt.Ltd.

Bombay High Court · 179705815

The Bombay High Court disposed of the suit (COMIP (L) No. 1073 of 2018) between Metro Shoes Limited and V. Retail Pvt.Ltd. after both parties submitted Consent Terms dated August 30, 2018. The court accepted these terms, leading to the disposal of both the Suit and the Notice of Motion.

trademark interim order · Sep 3, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.S.G.K. Industries

Bombay High Court · 137776048

Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a suit against S.G.K. Industries alleging infringement and passing off related to its 'SPLAT' trade mark used in detergent preparations. The Bombay High Court granted an interim injunction restraining the defendant from using the infringing marks pending final disposal of the suit.

trademark interim order · Sep 3, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.S.G.K. Industries

Bombay High Court · 4950770

Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a Notice of Motion against S.G.K. Industries alleging infringement and passing off related to the 'SPLAT' trade mark used for detergent preparations. The Bombay High Court granted interim injunctions restraining the defendant from using any identical or deceptively similar marks, pending final disposal of the suit.

trademark plaintiff favorable · Aug 29, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Suchit Industries

Bombay High Court · 11886236

Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a suit against Suchit Industries alleging infringement related to the soap brand 'Karan'. The defendant, Suchit Murkute, admitted manufacturing soaps under the brand but undertook not to use the splat logo in the future. The Court granted leave and decreed the suit based on these undertakings.

patent plaintiff favorable · Aug 27, 2018

Hotel Panchavati Gaurav v.Saikadam Foods And Beverages Pvt. Ltd.

Bombay High Court · 136234395

Hotel Panchavati Gaurav filed an IP suit against Saikadam Foods And Beverages Pvt. Ltd. for infringing its registered trademarks and copyrights associated with the name PANCHAVATI GAURAV. The Bombay High Court granted leave, decreed the suit, and passed a perpetual injunction restraining the defendant from using similar marks or labels.

trademark interim order · Aug 27, 2018

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Rds Industries

Bombay High Court · 146758973

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. filed an IP Suit against Rds Industries alleging infringement of its registered trademarks, specifically the 'Device of SPLAT' mark used in detergent preparations. The court granted leave and passed an order restraining the defendant from using any identical or deceptively similar marks pending the final hearing of the suit.

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