Bigtec Private Limited v. The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs

Marce Cemen Works Ltd.vsShree Cement Ltd. & Ors.

The Calcutta High Court addressed an appeal challenging an ex parte interim injunction granted in a trademark infringement suit. While acknowledging the initial discretion exercised by the lower court, the bench decided that the matter required a full hearing at the trial level. The appellate proceedings were disposed of, with directions issued for both parties to exchange affidavits and proceed before the learned trial judge.

M/S Shri Bajrang Power And Ispat LimitedvsMr. Mukesh Goyal and others

The Chhattisgarh High Court admitted an appeal challenging a lower court's rejection of an interim injunction application concerning trademark infringement and passing off. The appellant, M/S Shri Bajrang Power And Ispat Limited (owner of GOEL), argued that the respondents were deceptively using 'GOYAL GLOBAL' in the steel goods market to capitalize on its goodwill. While directing the Commercial Court to decide the main suit expeditiously, the High Court maintained an interim restraint order preventing the named respondents from using the disputed marks until the final judgment.

Aditya Birla Fashion And Retail LimitedvsFriends Inc & Anr.

The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Aditya Birla Fashion And Retail Limited, granting permanent injunctions against Friends Inc for infringing the 'PETER ENGLAND' trademark. Furthermore, the court declared 'PETER ENGLAND' as a well-known trademark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The judgment emphasized that compliance with initial restraining orders was sufficient to proceed toward final decree and recognition of brand reputation.

Ajay Alias Vishal Veeru DevganvsThe Artists Planet & Ors.

The Delhi High Court issued several procedural orders in the ongoing suit filed by Ajay Alias Vishal Veeru Devgan against The Artists Planet & Ors. The court granted exemptions to the plaintiff from mandatory pre-litigation mediation, citing the need for urgent interim relief. Furthermore, the court directed the production and inspection of documents by the defendants, while also formally registering the plaint as a civil suit seeking protection against trademark infringement, passing off, copyright violation, and misappropriation of personality rights.

Mold Tek Packaging LimitedvsPronton Plast Pack Pvt. Ltd.

Mold Tek Packaging Limited challenged a Commercial Court order that had vacated an ad-interim injunction restraining Pronton Plast Pack Pvt. Ltd. from manufacturing and selling products infringing Mold Tek's patents (IN 4014173 and IN 2987244). The suit patents relate to tamper-evident lid closure systems used for food containers. The Delhi High Court set aside the impugned order, finding that the Commercial Court had erred in its application of legal principles regarding infringement. Consequently, the original injunction was restored to remain in operation pending a fresh consideration by the lower court.