IP Cases — 2021
370 decisions across all jurisdictions
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Bisleri International Pvt.Ltd v.Laxmikanta Nayak
The court heard an interim application filed by Bisleri International Pvt.Ltd against Laxmikanta Nayak regarding passing off related to drinking water bottles. The parties suggested a settlement, but the court noted undertakings from the defendant regarding not possessing specific moulds or manufacturing depicted bottles.
Unilever Plc v.Ashok Kumar
The Plaintiffs, Unilever Plc, sought to amend their suit against Ashok Kumar. The court allowed the petition under Clause XIV to combine the cause of action in passing off with that in infringement, and also permitted the Interim Application for amendments. Consequently, a further ad-interim order was granted regarding the passing off claim.
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd v.Deepak Bhatia And Anr
The court heard an interim application and a leave petition filed by Godrej Consumer Products Ltd against Deepak Bhatia and Anr. The court granted the Leave Petition absolute and issued an additional ad-interim order concerning the cause of action in passing off.
M/S. Vipul v.Akshar Sweets And Namkeen
The Gujarat High Court addressed an appeal concerning the non-granting of ad-interim injunction by a lower civil court in a trademark infringement dispute. The appellants, M/S. Vipul, argued that their prima facie case for trademark infringement was strong and continued prejudice was occurring due to the respondent's unauthorized use of a similar brand name after contract termination. Recognizing the urgency and the merits presented, the High Court disposed of the appeal while directing the trial court to expedite the decision on the injunction application within three months, ensuring the existing restraining order remains in effect until then.
Bharat Balar and White Lion Trading Private Ltd. v.Rajendra Distributors and Sha Mahendra Kumar Asuram & Sha Asuram Madaji
This case involved a suit filed by Bharat Balar and White Lion Trading Private Ltd. against Rajendra Distributors, alleging infringement of their registered design for Unitary Multilayer Containers and idly plates. The plaintiffs sought permanent injunctions and damages based on the design's shape and configuration. However, before the court could rule on the merits, the plaintiff voluntarily withdrew the civil suit.
C.V. Radhakrishnan v.Registrar of Trademarks
This Kerala High Court judgment addressed a writ petition filed by C.V. Radhakrishnan concerning the undue delay in issuing a trademark registration certificate for 'RIVER VALLEY.' Despite all procedural requirements being completed and publication occurring as early as December 2019, the petitioner had not received the final certificate. The court recognized the grievance regarding administrative delays and directed the Registrar of Trademarks to take necessary action on the petitioner's representation within two months.
Roland Corporation v.Sandeep Jain
Roland Corporation sued Sandeep Jain and others for passing off their trademark BOSS in relation to electronic musical instruments. Despite initially finding the plaintiff guilty of laches and acquiescence, the court ultimately balanced commercial interests against consumer protection. The judgment resulted in a decree restraining the defendant from using the mark 'BOSS' unless it was prefixed with 'Hi-Tone,' thereby limiting the scope of use while protecting consumers from confusion.
Lakme Lever Pvt Ltd v.Annapurna Enterprises And Anr
The Bombay High Court granted interim relief in favor of Lakme Lever Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Hindustan Unilever Limited. The court found that despite the termination of a franchise agreement, the respondents continued unlawfully using Lakme's brand name, logo, uniforms, and associated trade materials. Consequently, the court issued an injunction and appointed a Court Receiver to take possession of all branded assets from the respondent's premises, preventing further unauthorized use.
Unilever Plc v.Pawan Saini
Plaintiffs, Unilever Plc, filed a suit alleging infringement of their registered trademarks (SURF/SURF EXCEL) and copyrights related to detergent packaging by the defendant. The plaintiffs presented evidence of counterfeit goods bearing slavish imitations of their marks and artworks.
Unilever Plc v.Ashok Kumar (Unknown Person)
Plaintiffs, Unilever Plc, filed an interim application seeking ad-interim reliefs against the defendant, Ashok Kumar (an unknown person), for infringement of their registered trademarks and copyrights, combined with an action for passing off. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendant was marketing and selling counterfeit goods using pirated artworks of SURF EXCEL detergent preparations.
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