Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Delhi HC Upholds 'Carlton' Trademark Injunction Against VIP
A court in Delhi decided a fight over the 'Carlton' name.
VIP Industries, which makes luggage, can't use the name 'Carlton' because another company, Carlton Shoes, already used it first.
The court said Carlton Shoes had built a good reputation with the name before VIP started using it.
The case was about who had the right to use the name for their products, specifically in the category of leather goods and luggage.
The court decided that the first company to establish the name's reputation gets priority.
Delhi High Court upheld an injunction against VIP Industries using the 'Carlton' mark.
The ruling affirmed Carlton Shoes Limited (CSL)'s prior goodwill in the 'Carlton' mark.
The court's decision stemmed from a case of trademark infringement.
VIP Industries had used the 'Carlton' mark for luggage since 2006.
CSL, a UK-based company, registered the 'Carlton' mark in Class 18.
- Who
- Carlton Shoes Limited (CSL) and VIP Industries.
- What
- Delhi High Court upheld an injunction order stopping VIP Industries from using the 'Carlton' mark.
- When
- The Delhi High Court made the decision on Tuesday, dismissing appeals.
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- To determine which company has the right to use the 'Carlton' trademark.
Carlton Shoes Limited (CSL)
VIP Industries
Defining Goodwill
Carlton Shoes Limited (CSL)
Goodwill was established prior to VIP's use of the mark.
VIP Industries
Goodwill in the mark should be tied to specific goods
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Companies Involved
- VIP Industries, Carlton Shoes Limited (CSL)
- Issue
- Trademark Infringement
- Ruling
- Injunction against VIP Industries upheld
- Date of Ruling
- Tuesday
- CSL Incorporation
- UK, 1992
- VIP's Use of Mark
- Since 2006
- Class 18
- Leather goods