Pharma — India Trademark Cases
245 decisions indexed
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A.J. Von Wulfing v.D.H. Jivandas And Co.
The plaintiffs alleged that they had established a high reputation for chemical compounds sold under the names 'Sanatogen' and 'Formamint' in India. They sued the defendants, who were importing and selling similar goods at lower rates, alleging deception through the use of the marks and resemblance in packaging. The court found that the plaintiffs were entitled to their trade mark rights and ruled that the defendants' sale constituted infringement/passing off.
Kheshtra Pal Sharama v.Pancham Singh Varma
This 1915 Allahabad High Court judgment addressed a dispute over trademark infringement concerning medicinal products. The applicant, selling 'Sudha Sindhu,' sued the respondent for allegedly infringing his registered trademark through advertisements in Muttra. The court ruled that if the facts alleged by the plaintiff are true—specifically, that the advertisement was calculated to induce confusion—then the trademark has been infringed within the jurisdiction of the local court. Consequently, the lower courts' decision to dismiss the suit on jurisdictional grounds was set aside, allowing the case to proceed.
Maharashtra Safe Chemists And Distributors Alliance Limited v.Sachin Bhausaheb Bhalekar & Anr.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a trademark infringement suit after noting that the disputed mark had already been removed from the register by the Registrar of Trademarks. The court accepted the defendant's affidavit stating that the trademark was never put into commercial operation, rendering all remaining claims for injunction and damages moot. This decision highlights how prior administrative actions (like rectification) can fundamentally alter the trajectory of a civil IP suit.
M/S. Bipha Drug Laboratories v.Controller General Of Patent
M/S. Bipha Drug Laboratories filed a writ petition seeking the immediate issuance of its trademark registration certificate for 'SOMNA' in Class 5. Despite an order dismissing opposition in 2008, the petitioner had not received the official certificate. The Kerala High Court intervened and directed the Registrar of Trademarks to issue the certificate within two weeks. This judgment underscores the importance of statutory authorities adhering to their timelines even after favorable decisions are rendered.
Prof.D.Aravindakshan v.Union Of India
The Kerala High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by Prof. D. Aravindakshan challenging the refusal of the Registrar of Companies to approve the name 'Agastya Bio-Tech Limited'. The court found that despite the petitioner's claims, the attempt to register a company with an identical name while disputes regarding the original entity ('Agastya Bio-pharm India Limited') were pending made the proposed name undesirable. This ruling underscores the strict application of corporate naming rules designed to prevent public confusion and deception.
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