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hindustan unilever limited
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bikash das
Dispute Summary
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) sued Bikash Das for infringing their registered trademarks 'SURF/SURF EXCEL' and 'EXCEL' by manufacturing, selling, and distributing detergent soap under the mark 'ACTION EXCEL' with packaging similar to HUL’s Surf Excel. The infringement occurred in Titabor, Assam, where respondent’s packets displayed a color scheme and artwork deceptively similar to HUL’s product.
Outcome / Ruling
The Court granted HUL an interim injunction preventing Bikash Das from manufacturing, selling, or distributing detergent soap under the 'ACTION EXCEL' mark with infringing packaging and appointed a Special Officer to inventory and secure the respondent’s godown and outlet.
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