HC imposes cost of Rs. 1 Lakh each on 2 Trade Mark Officials For Concealing Facts

Advertisement Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited Vs Controller General of Patents Designs And Trademarks (Delhi High Court) HC held that in view of the fact that the office of the CGPDTM was represented before this Court by two senior officials, namely, Mr. Sachin Sharma and Mr. Juneja, who did not disclose to this Court or to their own counsel, the fact that oppositions were entertained even beyond the period of limitation, this Court deems it proper to impose heavy costs on them. The officers are warned to ensure that such conduct is not repeated in future. Accordingly, the said two official...