Vifor (International) Ltd. v. Eris Lifesciences Limited

Allied Auto Accesories Ltd.vsAllied Motors Pvt. Ltd. And Anr.

The appellant challenged an order by the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks which directed the expungement of its registered mark 'Allied' based on the finding that the goods did not fall in Class 12. The respondent argued that the mark should be rectified due to lack of use or fraudulent misrepresentation. The High Court allowed the appeal, holding that the Assistant Registrar erred by relying solely on classification and failing to consider documentary evidence.

Thrillophilia Travel Solutions Private Limited & Anr.vsMrs Vishali Maggo & Ors.

Thrillophilia Travel Solutions filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against defamation and disparagement of its trademark 'THRILLOPHILIA' by individuals who posted negative comments online. The Delhi High Court granted an interim restraint, preventing the defendants from uploading any new defamatory content using the Plaintiffs' marks or disparaging language on social media platforms. This order also allowed the Plaintiffs to file additional documents in the ongoing commercial suit.

Surya Roshni LimitedvsMaddi Ramiah Kutati (Trading as Safety Power Wires & Cables)

Surya Roshni Limited, a leading manufacturer of electrical and lighting products marketed under the well-known trademark 'SURYA', sued an individual trader (Safety Power Wires & Cables) for using the marks 'SURYA CAB' and other Surya-formative marks for electric wires and cables. The plaintiff claimed infringement of its registered trademarks and copyrights, passing off, and unfair trade competition. The Commercial Court at Delhi decreed the suit in favour of the plaintiff, holding that the defendant's use of confusingly similar marks amounted to infringement and passing off, and granted permanent injunction, damages of Rs. 15 lakhs, and delivery-up of all infringing goods and materials.

RojavsElumalai

This case involved a petition filed by Roja seeking custody of her minor son Yashwin (aged about 6 years) from the respondent Elumalai, filed under the Guardians and Wards Act. During the proceedings, the petitioner's counsel sought permission to withdraw the Original Petition, making an endorsement to that effect in the court bundle. The Madras High Court recorded the submission and dismissed the petition as withdrawn, with no costs, and closed the connected applications.

Asia Match Company Pvt LtdvsP.Sundaram

The Madras High Court allowed Asia Match Company Pvt Ltd to file additional documents in its rectification petition against P.Sundaram. The petitioner sought to introduce trade mark applications filed by the respondent's son, arguing they demonstrated deceptive similarity and concerted action. While the respondent raised several objections regarding relevance and timing, the court ruled that the issue of relevance could be determined during the trial phase, granting permission for filing while preserving the respondent's right to challenge admissibility later.