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Delhi High Court Upholds KRBL's Trademark Rights, Restrains Infringement of 'India Gate' Mark

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KRBL Limited, the manufacturer of India Gate Basmati Rice, filed a trademark infringement case against Praveen Kumar Buyyani & Ors. before the Delhi High Court. The plaintiff, KRBL Limited, had adopted the trademark "India Gate" and had been using it continuously. The defendants, Praveen Kumar Buyyani & Ors., were found to be using a deceptively similar mark, "India Gate", for their own rice products. The court ruled in favor of KRBL Limited on January 15, 2025.


The issue at hand was whether the defendants' use of a similar trademark constituted infringement upon KRBL's rights. The defendants argued that their mark was not identical to KRBL's, and therefore did not infringe upon their trademark. However, the court disagreed, citing the similarity in the marks and the potential for consumer confusion.


The court's decision underscores the importance of protecting intellectual property rights, particularly in the context of well-known trademarks like India Gate Basmati Rice. The ruling also highlights the court's willingness to take a strong stance against trademark infringement, emphasizing that the use of a deceptively similar mark can cause confusion among consumers.


In conclusion, the Delhi High Court's decision in Krbl Limited vs Praveen Kumar Buyyani & Ors. reinforces the importance of trademark protection and the need for businesses to respect the intellectual property rights of others. The ruling also serves as a deterrent to those who may attempt to infringe upon well-known trademarks, emphasizing the court's commitment to upholding intellectual property rights.


KRBL LIMITED v. PRAVEEN KUMAR BUYYANI & ORS

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