E.Kiruthika v. (1)K.S.Moorthi Ram, (2)M.Maheshwari Partnership Firm M/S.Vishwak Garments, The Registrar of Trade Marks

M/S Raj Steel Rolling MillsvsM/S Haryana Strips Pvt Ltd & Anr.

The Delhi High Court allowed a petition filed by M/S Raj Steel Rolling Mills seeking cancellation of the trademark 'SHAILDU HEAVY'. The court found that the impugned mark was deceptively and structurally similar to the Petitioner's prior registered mark, 'SALDU', which had been in continuous use since 1974. Given the identical nature of the goods (iron and steel shapes) and the clear evidence of prior usage by the petitioner, the registration of 'SHAILDU HEAVY' was deemed a contravention of the Trade Marks Act, leading to its cancellation.

ITC LimitedvsCentral Park Private Limited & Anr.

ITC Limited successfully argued that its restaurant brand, 'BUKHARA,' qualifies as a well-known mark in India. The Delhi High Court recognized the extensive reputation, global acclaim, and long history of the brand, despite similar marks being used by defendants. This judgment reinforces the strong protection afforded to established brands under Indian IP law, particularly concerning transborder reputation.

Sudhir Bhatia Trading As V.Bhatia InternationalvsCentral Government Of India & Ors

This Delhi High Court judgment addressed a challenge to the registration of the trademark 'LAXMAN REKHA' by arguing that the initial advertisement in the Trade Marks Journal was illegible. The petitioner sought to quash the advertisement and compel re-advertisement, claiming this error prejudiced their ability to file an opposition. However, the court ultimately dismissed the petition, emphasizing that while the Registrar has a duty to ensure proper advertising, the petitioner's significant delay in challenging the registration—despite learning of the issue years earlier—precluded the High Court from exercising its extraordinary writ jurisdiction.

Ihhr Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.vsBestech India Pvt. Ltd.

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal filed by Ihhr Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., upholding the Single Judge's refusal of an interim injunction against Bestech India Pvt. Ltd. The core issue revolved around whether the common Sanskrit word 'Ananda' had acquired sufficient secondary distinctiveness to protect the appellant's business goodwill in relation to housing. The court ruled that while the mark was registered, its public domain nature and the limited sales history were insufficient evidence to prevent the respondent from using it in a cognate field.

A.KumarvsRadhakrishnan

A.Kumar filed a civil suit against Radhakrishnan and two other companies, M/s.Ashcom and German Refilling Pvt. Ltd., alleging infringement of their trademarks and passing off concerning inkjet, laser, and toner cartridges. The plaintiff sought permanent injunctions and accounts of profits. However, on the date of hearing, no counsel appeared for A.Kumar, leading the Madras High Court to dismiss the suit for non-prosecution.