The Bombay High Court granted interim relief to Skechers in a trademark infringement case, prohibiting counterfeiters from using its trademark. Skechers conducted raids with police support, seizing around 2,500 counterfeit items across multiple locations. The court emphasized the urgency of protecting Skechers’ brand integrity and intellectual property rights during ongoing litigation.
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The Bombay High Court today imposed a Rs 4.5 crore penalty on Patanjali Ayurved for violating an ad-interim order that prohibited the sale of its camphor products. The decision came in a trademark infringement case where Patanjali was accused of passing off and trademark infringement. Patanjali admitted to the violation and was directed to pay an additional Rs 4 crore.
The Delhi High Court has requested Shree Vallabh Metals’ counsel to explore potential resolution of the suit, considering the defendant’s readiness to accept a permanent injunction against manufacturing products under the “MAX FRESH” mark. However, the defendant seeks the plaintiff’s abandonment of claims for damages and costs.
The Supreme Court rejected PhonePe’s trademark infringement claim against DigiPe, emphasizing the complexities of trademark disputes in fintech. PhonePe argued that DigiPe’s name could confuse consumers, but the court noted the widespread use of “Pe.” The decision highlights the need for distinct branding and evidence in trademark disputes in the digital payments industry.
The Delhi High Court granted a temporary injunction against Wow Punjabi, following a trademark infringement claim by Wow! Momo. Justice Anish Dayal acknowledged Wow! Momo’s prima facie case, citing potential irreparable harm and balance of convenience. The decision requires Wow Punjabi to cease usage of the disputed trademark until further legal proceedings.
The Delhi High Court has issued a landmark ruling to stop fraudulent use of the IKEA trademark, targeting websites, apps, and WhatsApp accounts. Justice Sanjeev Narula’s order restrains unauthorized use of the trademark and emphasizes the court’s commitment to protecting intellectual property rights. IKEA’s legal representation was led by advocates Tanya Varma, Aiswarya Debadarshini, Rohan Krishna Seth, and Srinivas Venkat.
On 5th March: The Supreme Court dismissed MakeMyTrip’s trademark infringement plea against Booking.com, citing the generic nature of the term “booking” in online travel services. MakeMyTrip alleged that Booking.com’s use of the term infringed upon its brand, but the court ruled in favor of Booking.com, emphasizing the importance of considering genericness in trademark disputes.