M/S South Thindis (Now known as South Veg Thindis) v. M/S Billion Smiles Hospitality Pvt Ltd

Nippon Soda Co. Ltd.vsV.P. Goyal And Anr

The Delhi High Court allowed a stay application filed by Nippon Soda Co. Ltd., restraining further proceedings in its trademark infringement suit against V.P. Goyal And Anr. The court ruled that Section 124(1)(i) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 applies whenever rectification proceedings are pending, regardless of whether those proceedings were initiated before or after the main suit was filed. Furthermore, while the stay does not apply to claims of passing off, the court maintained that the relief against passing off must be decided concurrently with infringement.

Novartis Ag & Anr.vsNovarise Pharmachem Private Limited

The Delhi High Court granted an ad-interim injunction in favor of Novartis against Novarise Pharmachem Private Limited, addressing a trademark infringement dispute. The court found that the Plaintiffs had established a prima facie case regarding their registered trade mark 'NOVARTIS,' noting its extensive use and high goodwill in the pharmaceutical sector. Given the likelihood of consumer confusion between 'NOVARTIS' and 'NOVARISE,' the court restrained the defendant from manufacturing or selling products under the impugned mark until further hearing.

Lotus Herbals Private LimitedvsNishtu Enterprises & Ors.

The Delhi High Court allowed Lotus Herbals Private Limited to implead a new entity, Jhalak Cosmetics Store, as a defendant in its trademark infringement suit. This decision was based on the plaintiff's discovery that the new store was selling counterfeit products using the infringing 'LOTUS' mark and trade dress. Furthermore, the court extended the existing interim injunction to this newly added defendant and granted extensive powers to a Local Commissioner to conduct search, seizure, and document examination at the premises of the infringer.

M/s Anondita HealthcarevsFaiz Mohammad S/O Abdul Rahim

The dispute arose from an injunction decree passed against Faiz Mohammad and others, concerning the unauthorized use of proprietary design/technology for manufacturing surgical gloves. The Decree-holders challenged the Executing Court's order maintaining the attachment of one machine during execution proceedings. The High Court held that the executing court cannot undertake a fresh inquiry into IP rights or infringement, setting aside the attachment order.

Ohr Laboratory CorporationvsGasion Airtech Private Limited & Ors

The Delhi High Court granted an ad interim injunction in favor of Ohr Laboratory Corporation against Gasion Airtech Private Limited & Ors. The court found that the Plaintiff had made out a prima facie case, irreparable harm would result without intervention, and the balance of convenience favored the Plaintiff. Defendants are now restrained from using the 'OHR' mark or similar names/model numbers, as well as from reproducing copyrighted brochure elements.