Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. v. Sarda Dairy & Food Products Limited

CS(COMM) 122/2024

The Delhi High Court decreed the trademark infringement suit filed by Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (Amul) against Sarda Dairy & Food Products Limited. The judgment was reached after both parties entered into a comprehensive settlement agreement. Defendant No. 1 acknowledged that the plaintiff's trademarks and trade dress were valid, and undertook to cease all use of similar marks/labels. Consequently, the court upheld the terms of this settlement, granting relief to Amul.

Jurisdiction
India
Court
Delhi High Court - Orders
Case Number
CS(COMM) 122/2024
Decision Date
8 February 2024

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 Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. vs Sarda Dairy & Food Products Limited is valuable context for structuring arguments or assessing risk in similar proceedings.

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