Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Delhi HC Declares 'SOCIAL' as Well-Known Trademark
The Delhi High Court has said that 'SOCIAL' is a very famous brand name.
This is because many people know and like the SOCIAL restaurants and cafes.
The court decided this because the brand has been around for a long time and is popular all over India.
Now, no one else can use a similar name for their business.
This is good news for the company that owns SOCIAL, called Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality Pvt Ltd.
They can protect their brand name now.
Delhi High Court declared 'SOCIAL' as a well-known trademark.
The brand has strong consumer recognition across India.
Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality Pvt Ltd owns the brand.
The court's decision is based on the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
The brand's long-standing use and wide presence contributed to the decision.
- Who
- Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality Pvt Ltd
- What
- Delhi High Court declared 'SOCIAL' as a well-known trademark
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Due to strong consumer recognition and long-standing use
- Brand
- SOCIAL
- Company
- Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality Pvt Ltd
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Act
- Trade Marks Act, 1999
- Outcome
- SOCIAL declared well-known trademark