Dfm Foods Limited v. Ms Nenimemi Foods Private Limited & Anr.

CS(COMM) 740/2022

In this intellectual property dispute concerning the 'CORN CURLS' brand, the Delhi High Court issued an interim order allowing Defendant No. 1 to continue selling its existing stock while agreeing to a complete rebranding. The defendant was directed to file an affidavit committing to changing both the product packaging and the trademark from 'CORN CURLS' to 'CORN CURVES'. This decision balances the need for brand protection with practical commercial realities.

Jurisdiction
India
Court
Delhi High Court - Orders
Case Number
CS(COMM) 740/2022
Judge(s)
Jyoti Singh

Practitioner Note

This case demonstrates the evidentiary and procedural standards applied in trademark matters before Delhi High Court - Orders. Understanding the court's reasoning in Dfm Foods Limited vs Ms Nenimemi Foods Private Limited & Anr. is valuable context for structuring arguments or assessing risk in similar proceedings.

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