Archive · 19 May 2025
Wagh Bakri Sues Over Deceptively Similar Tea Brand
Imagine two tea companies.
One, Wagh Bakri, has been around for a long time and has a special logo.
Another company, Waah Bagdi Baba Chaa, started selling tea with a similar name and colors, which confused people.
Wagh Bakri complained, and the second company agreed to change its name, but they didn't fully follow through.
So, Wagh Bakri is now taking them to court because they think the other company is still trying to trick people into buying their tea.
The court has asked the second company to explain itself.
Wagh Bakri is suing a tea manufacturer for trademark infringement.
The defendant's brand, Waah Bagdi Baba Chaa, is considered deceptively similar.
The lawsuit alleges the defendant failed to fully implement agreed-upon changes.
Gujarat Tea Depot Co. registered its trademark and logo in 1944.
The court has issued a show-cause notice to the defendant.
- Who
- Gujarat Tea Depot Co. (Wagh Bakri) is suing Rajesh Bansal.
- What
- Wagh Bakri is suing Waah Bagdi Baba Chaa over similar branding.
- When
- May 2022 (legal notice), June 6 (show-cause notice deadline)
- Where
- Commercial Court, Ahmedabad
- Why
- Wagh Bakri claims trademark infringement by a similar tea brand.
Rajesh Bansal
Wagh Bakri (Gujarat Tea Depot Co.)
Trademark Infringement
Rajesh Bansal
Altered product name but kept it in packaging.
Wagh Bakri (Gujarat Tea Depot Co.)
Using a deceptively similar brand and packaging.
- Plaintiff
- Wagh Bakri (Gujarat Tea Depot Co.)
- Defendant
- Rajesh Bansal
- Defendant's Brand
- Waah Bagdi Baba Chaa
- Plaintiff's Registered Trademark
- Tiger and goat logo
- Year of Trademark Registration
- 1944
- Court Action
- Commercial Court hearing