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hindustan unilever limited
Respondent / Defendant
ankit
Dispute Summary
Hindustan Unilever Limited (Plaintiff) sued Ankit (Respondent) for infringement of its trademarks 'SURF EXCEL' and 'SPLAT', as well as copyright in the get-up of its detergent packets. The Respondent was found to be manufacturing and selling detergent soap under the marks 'MR EXCEL' and 'MS EXCEL' with similar packaging and colour schemes, including a variance of the 'SPLAT' device.
Outcome / Ruling
The Court granted an interim order restraining the Respondent from manufacturing and selling detergent soap under the marks 'MR EXCEL' and 'MS EXCEL', appointing a Special Officer to inventory infringing goods, and setting a returnable date of April 22, 2019.
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