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sona spices
Respondent / Defendant
soongachi tea industries
Dispute Summary
Sona Spices sued Soongachi Tea Industries alleging trademark infringement and passing off related to the mark 'SONA'. The dispute centered on whether Soongachi could use 'SONA' for tea products, particularly flavored teas with spices, while Sona Spices used it for spice-related products including Tea Masala. Both parties agreed to a consent order defining their respective usage rights.
Outcome / Ruling
The court decreed the suit based on a consent order restricting both Sona Spices and Soongachi Tea Industries' use of the trademark 'SONA' to avoid infringement, with specific limitations on product categories and branding.
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