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micro hitech industries
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uttam gautam appliances
Dispute Summary
Micro Hitech Industries (appellant) sued Uttam Gautam Appliances (respondent) alleging infringement and passing off of its 'Nandi' trademark for pressure cookers, claiming the respondent’s use of ‘Nandini’ created deceptive similarity and consumer confusion. The Karnataka High Court was hearing an appeal against a lower court's dismissal of the suit.
Outcome / Ruling
The Karnataka High Court allowed the appeal, overturned the lower court's dismissal, and restrained Uttam Gautam Appliances from using 'Nandini' or deceptively similar marks for pressure cookers.
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