Eureka Forbes Limited v. National Internet Exchange Of India & Ors.

CS (COMM) 226/2021

The Delhi High Court addressed applications concerning a trademark dispute between Eureka Forbes and NIXI/related parties. The court allowed defendants to resume use of the domain name www.rocareindia.com, lifting an earlier ex-parte injunction that had blocked it. However, this relief was conditional: the defendants must strictly adhere to existing restrictions prohibiting them from using or representing themselves as connected with Eureka Forbes' trademarks like 'Aquaguard' and 'Forbes'.

Jurisdiction
India
Court
Delhi High Court - Orders
Case Number
CS (COMM) 226/2021
Judge(s)
Jayant Nath

Practitioner Note

This case demonstrates the evidentiary and procedural standards applied in patent matters before Delhi High Court - Orders. Understanding the court's reasoning in Eureka Forbes Limited vs National Internet Exchange Of India & Ors. is valuable context for structuring arguments or assessing risk in similar proceedings.

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