Aroa Biosurgery Limited v. Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks and Anr.

Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt. Ltd.vsMatrix Formulations & Anr.

The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt. Ltd., finding that the defendant's use of 'NEUROCONTIN-800' infringed upon the plaintiff's registered trademark 'CONTIN'. The court held that the resemblance between the marks was likely to cause confusion and deceive consumers, thereby amounting to passing off. Consequently, the suit was decreed, granting permanent injunctions against the defendants and ordering them to surrender all infringing materials.

Jagarlamudi Durga PrasadvsThe Registrar of Trademark

The Madras High Court set aside the Trademark Registrar's refusal to register the mark 'GRAMA BAZAAR' (Application No. 3589530). The appellant successfully argued that because the mark is a device mark applied to services (operating as a marketplace), it should not be subject to the same conflicts as existing word marks registered for goods in different classes. Consequently, the court directed the Registrar to accept the application for advertisement, while imposing a limitation preventing the appellant from claiming exclusive rights over the words 'GRAMA' or 'BAZAAR'.

Hero Investcorp Private Limited And Anr.vsDiamond Autos

In a suit concerning the alleged infringement of 'HERO' trademarks, Hero Investcorp Private Limited sought various interim reliefs against Diamond Autos. The Delhi High Court addressed several interlocutory applications, granting exemptions from pre-institution mediation and advance service due to urgency. Crucially, the court permitted the appointment of a Local Commissioner to inspect the defendant's premises in Ludhiana to verify the alleged counterfeit products, setting the stage for further proceedings on the injunction application.

Agco International GmbHvsTractors and Farm Equipment Limited

The Madras High Court heard multiple Original Applications filed by Agco International GmbH against Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited concerning trademark infringement, domain name misuse, and interference with licensed intellectual property. Despite the detailed prayers seeking interim injunctions to protect trademarks like 'Massey Ferguson' and associated livery, all parties subsequently filed withdrawal memos. Consequently, the court closed all related Original Applications without issuing a substantive judgment on the merits of the IP disputes.

Rashi Santoshi Soni & Anr.vsPrince Enterprises Through Its Proprietor Mr. Niraj Nirottamsingh Chavhan

In a trademark infringement dispute, the Delhi High Court issued an interim order allowing the defendant (Prince Enterprises) to de-seal the premises and access materials. The court permitted the removal of non-infringing goods while mandating that infringing products bearing the 'SURYA/SURYA GOLD PLUS' mark be kept separate under the supervision of the plaintiffs' representative. Furthermore, the court set a date for the vacation of an earlier ex-parte injunction order, indicating the matter will proceed to further hearings.