The Patiala House Courts in New Delhi delivered a decisive ruling in favor of Swatch Group, issuing a permanent injunction against four traders for trademark infringement and passing off. The court ordered the destruction of counterfeit goods and awarded costs to the plaintiffs, affirming their statutory rights under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
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“TATA COPPER+ WATER” Trademark Infringement Injuncted with Nominal Damages
The Delhi High Court issued a permanent injunction in favor of Tata Sons, preventing the use of trademarks and trade dress similar to “TATA COPPER+ WATER.” The defendant ceased infringement and nominal damages of ₹1,00,000 were awarded, acknowledging the defendant’s cooperation and first-time offense.
Read more about “TATA COPPER+ WATER” Trademark Infringement Injuncted with Nominal DamagesVIVO sticks strong against VIVO adhesives, rewarded with well-known trademark status in India
The Delhi High Court declared ‘VIVO’ as a well-known trademark, granting a permanent injunction against Mr. Jitendra Kumar Tiwari, who was found infringing the ‘VIVO’ mark by selling adhesives under the name VIVO +Plus Adhesive. The Court recognized the widespread use and reputation of the ‘VIVO’ mark, awarding costs to Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd.
Read more about VIVO sticks strong against VIVO adhesives, rewarded with well-known trademark status in IndiaVANS obtains injunction against Trademark infringement under John Doe principles
VANS Inc. secured a permanent injunction against Gopal Goyal in a trademark infringement case before the Delhi District Court. The Court found Mr. Goyal guilty of selling counterfeit products under VANS’ mark, ordered the confiscation of infringing goods, and awarded VANS exemplary damages of ₹50,000 for reputational and financial losses.
Read more about VANS obtains injunction against Trademark infringement under John Doe principlesFake Headsets? Not on Samsung’s Watch: Court Issues Permanent Injunction
The Delhi District Court issued a permanent injunction in favor of Samsung, preventing further sale of counterfeit headsets by several defendants. The Court confirmed trademark infringement and ordered the destruction of fake goods. Samsung was awarded litigation costs but punitive damages were denied.
Read more about Fake Headsets? Not on Samsung’s Watch: Court Issues Permanent InjunctionHeifer’s Bullish Trademark Strategy Prevails: Court Grants Permanent Injunction
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction in favor of Heifer Project International against Heifer Project India Trust and Mr. Pran K Bhatt for trademark infringement. The ruling prevents the defendants from using the “Heifer” trademarks and mandates the destruction of all materials bearing the infringing marks. Nominal damages and costs were also awarded to the plaintiff.
Read more about Heifer’s Bullish Trademark Strategy Prevails: Court Grants Permanent InjunctionPatanjali for Education, Kenley for Water Bottles, and Head Racer Trade Dress enforcement
Recent trademark cases include the Delhi High Court’s decisions on a composite logo including ‘Patanjali’, Coca Cola’s ‘Kinley’ trade dress, and ‘Ball Head Racer’ packaging infringement.
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This post discusses three 2023 Delhi High Court cases on trademark infringement, where plaintiffs received litigation costs. Each involves infringement issues leading to injunctions against further use of the infringing marks. These cases demonstrate the enforcement of IP rights and the financial consequences of infringement in the Indian intellectual property landscape.
Read more about Courts Award Litigation Costs In Recent Trademark Infringement CasesDelhi High Court Grants Relief to Louis Vuitton Against Counterfeiters: A Comprehensive Analysis
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court granted relief to luxury brand Louis Vuitton Malletier by issuing a permanent injunction and awarding damages against three defendants involved in the manufacturing and selling of counterfeit goods bearing the Louis Vuitton trademarks.
Read more about Delhi High Court Grants Relief to Louis Vuitton Against Counterfeiters: A Comprehensive AnalysisLatest Copyright Cases – 2021 – Part 6
Mrs. Sellappapa Keeran v. S. Vijayaraghavan & Anr The Plaintiff, Mrs. Sellappapa Keeran, wife of late Pulavar Keeran, a famous religious Hindu preacher and historian,...
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