Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Delhi High Court Orders Costs Against Trademark Infringers
Imagine a famous restaurant called 'Veerji Malai Chaap Wale'.
Some other restaurants tried to use a very similar name, like 'Veer Ji Malai Chaap Wale', confusing people.
The Delhi High Court stepped in and said, 'Hey, that's not fair!'
The court ordered these copycat restaurants to stop using the similar names and pay money to the real 'Veerji' because they were taking advantage of the restaurant's good name.
The court said the copycats didn't even try to defend themselves, so they had to pay up!
Delhi High Court restrained several eateries from infringing the trademark of 'Veerji Malai Chaap Wale'.
The court awarded Rs 5 lakh in costs to the restaurant.
The defendants failed to contest the trademark infringement suit despite an interim injunction.
The defendants operated restaurants under similar names and were listed on food delivery platforms.
The court found the defendants were taking unfair advantage of the restaurant's reputation.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, 'Veerji Malai Chaap Wale' restaurant (plaintiff), and several defendant eateries.
- What
- Delhi High Court ruled in favor of 'Veerji Malai Chaap Wale' against trademark infringement.
- When
- July 8 (order date), and July 23 (PTI report date).
- Where
- Delhi High Court; restaurants in Delhi, Raipur, Uttar Pradesh, and Haridwar.
- Why
- The defendants infringed on the restaurant's trademark, leading to legal action.
- Plaintiff
- Veerji Malai Chaap Wale
- Defendants
- Several eateries and food delivery joints
- Ruling
- Restraint from trademark infringement and costs awarded
- Costs Awarded
- Rs 5 lakh
- Location of Defendants' Businesses
- Delhi, Raipur, Uttar Pradesh, Haridwar