Hello friends, Today we are going to talk about an important and interesting case, which happened recently in the Delhi High Court. The case was of a trademark dispute, in which one company accused another of violating the trade dress i.e. the design of their brand. But the court has made some such decisions in this case, which will affect the business world and all the parties involved in this matter.

Important order of Delhi High Court

Justice of Delhi High Court, Mrs. Mani Pushkarna issued an important order on February 11, 2025. The court allowed Defendant No. 3 to bring its old packaged products to the market but with a condition. This order makes it clear that only those products will be released, whose manufacturing date is before February 4, 2025. This means that now no new product, that is based on the disputed trade dress, can be launched in the market.

Affidavit and transparency of products

Following this order, the court also ordered Defendant No. 3 to file an affidavit of the number of packages manufactured by February 4, 2025. This affidavit will ensure that only old packaged products will come out in the market. The court also said that a settlement can be considered in this matter.

Steps towards mediation and conciliation process

The matter has been referred to the Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Center on behalf of the court, and the first conciliation session of this case will be held on February 19, 2025. The court also made it clear during this time that it would try to take the matter towards a peaceful resolution so that a balanced solution could be found for both parties.

Trade dress is at the centre of the dispute

This matter was first raised when a company alleged that Defendant No. 3 had copied its trade dress, causing confusion among customers. The plaintiffs had alleged trademark infringement, copyright infringement and “passing off”.

Impact of this decision on the business world

This order is an important signal not only for the companies concerned but for the entire business world. When someone’s trade dress or brand design is infringed, it is the responsibility of the courts to take a balanced decision keeping in mind the interests of both parties. This decision makes it clear that the court is adopting a sensible policy in resolving business disputes so that confidence in the industry is maintained.

Finally, the court also said that considering the status of the case, this dispute can move towards a peaceful resolution and both parties will get an opportunity to reach an agreement.

Disclaimer: This article is written for information purposes only. No guarantee is given as to the accuracy and completeness of this information. Please contact a qualified lawyer for any legal action or advice.

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