Rajkumar Sabu v. Sabu Trade Private Ltd.

Moti Mahal Delux Management Services Pvt LtdvsM/S. Soni Hospitality Services & Anr.

The Delhi High Court decreed a trademark infringement suit between Moti Mahal Delux Management Services and Soni Hospitality Services based on an amicable settlement. The defendant acknowledged the plaintiff's registered trademarks ('Moti Mahal', 'Tandoori Trail') and agreed to cease all use of confusingly similar marks, hand over promotional materials, and adhere strictly to the terms of a new franchise agreement. This judgment highlights how parties can resolve complex IP disputes through negotiated settlements.

Gufic Pvt. Ltd.vsClinique Laboratories, Llc

The Delhi High Court stayed a previous injunction that had restrained Gufic Pvt. Ltd. from using the word 'Cliniq' in its trademark, citing issues of deceptive similarity and balance of convenience. The court found substantial differences between the two trademarks ('Clinique' vs. 'Skin Cliniq Stretch Nil'), including price disparity (4-8 times difference), product type (Ayurvedic cream vs. non-Ayurvedic product), and distinct packaging styles. Furthermore, considering Gufic's long operational history since 1998/2001, the court ruled that a running business should not be stopped at this stage.

Dark Brown Through ProprietorvsState Of Haryana And Others

The Punjab-Haryana High Court addressed a petition filed by Dark Brown Through Proprietor alleging trademark infringement by Respondent No. 6, noting that local police authorities had failed to act on the petitioner's complaint. While not delving into the merits of the infringement claim itself, the court issued a directive compelling Respondents No. 2 and 3 (police/authorities) to consider and decide the petitioner's representation within two months. This order serves as an administrative nudge to ensure timely action against alleged IP violations.

J Nithyanandham, Partner of M/s M.V.S.Gramany and SonsvsM/s M.V.S.Gramany and Sons (A Registered Partnership Firm)

The suit was filed by a registered partnership firm and its partners against Mr. Gautham Nithyanandham (Proprietor of M/s TVS Snuff Company) alleging infringement of the trademark 'J.S.Madras Snuff' and passing off using marks like 'M.V.S.Gramany'. The second defendant filed an application seeking reference of this dispute to arbitration, but the court dismissed the application.

Tci FoundationvsRegistrar Of Trade Marks

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal filed by TCI Foundation against the Registrar of Trade Marks' refusal of its label mark application. The court overturned the initial rejection, which was based on grounds including non-compliance with examination reports and similarity to prior marks in different classes. The judgment clarified that a composite mark can be registered and directed the Registry to process and advertise the subject mark.