Mrs.S.Radharani Prop. of Sadharani Tex (represented by Mr.S.Sadhasivam) v. Master Lungies

Natco Pharma LtdvsUnion Of India & Ors.

Natco Pharma Ltd challenged the actions of the Controller regarding a pending patent application (No. 3865/KOLNP/2007). The petitioner argued that since the Controller had reserved judgment without deciding on their request for cross-examination, they would be seriously prejudiced if the patent was granted without hearing their objections fully. The Court ruled that in adversarial proceedings before the Controller, the right to cross-examine is an indefeasible right under natural justice.

Tata Sia Airlines LimitedvsVistara Property Services Llp

The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad interim injunction in favor of Tata Sia Airlines Limited against Vistara Property Services Llp. The court found that the plaintiff had made out a prima facie case regarding trademark infringement, specifically concerning the use of 'VISTARA GETAWAYS' and similar marks by the defendant across various online platforms. This immediate relief aims to prevent irreparable harm while the main suit proceeds.

Sanjeev Kumar Juneja And AnothervsTerrace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

The Punjab-Haryana High Court addressed a revision petition concerning a composite trademark infringement and passing off suit. The court held that while joinder of causes of action is permissible under CPC, the delay in trial due to combining both claims necessitated modification. Consequently, the court granted the defendant time to seek rectification of the plaintiff's registered mark, stayed the infringement claim for three months, and directed that the passing off claim be tried as a separate suit.

M/s Meenu Electric Co.vsM/s Dynamic Electricals; M/s Golden Cab Industries; M/s Vijay Cable Co.

The Karnataka High Court allowed the writ petition, setting aside a trial court's order that had stayed an infringement suit. The core issue was whether the defendants could invoke Section 124 of the Trademarks Act to halt proceedings pending rectification before the IPAB. The Court ruled that merely having rectification applications filed during the pendency of the suit is insufficient; the plea of invalidity must be raised specifically and before the commencement of trial, otherwise, it is deemed abandoned.

Qrg Enterprises & Anr.vsHpl (India) Limited & Ors.

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark dispute between Qrg Enterprises and HPL (India) Limited based on a comprehensive settlement agreement. The court upheld the plaintiffs' proprietary rights in the 'HAVELLS/HAVELL'S' mark, granting permanent injunctions against the defendants. Crucially, the judgment clarified that since the defendant's name change was mandated by the decree and not voluntary, they would not be bound by the proviso to Section 12(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, ensuring the settlement's enforceability.