Use of ‘RANJIPAAN’ is infringement of Trademark RAJNIGANDHA: HC

Dharampal Satyapal Limited Vs Youssef Anis Mehio (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court held that based on principle of ‘initial interest confusion’ trademark infringement proved for using ‘RAJNIPAAN’, similar to take to well-known trademark RANJIGANDHA, even though no actual sale is finally created as a result of the confusion. Facts- It is the case of the Plaintiffs that they are owners of copyright in the unique ‘artistic work’ under Section 2(c) of the Copyright Act, 1957 and entitled to exclusive rights under Section 14 of the said Act. It is stated that Plaintiffs have invested ...