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Petitioner / Claimant (Plaintiff)
wd40 manufacturing company
Respondent / Defendant
h p enterprises
Dispute Summary
Wd 40 Manufacturing Company sued H P Enterprises alleging infringement of their registered trademark 'WD-40' due to the defendant’s use of the mark 'HP-40' on identical lubricating sprays and penetrating oils. The plaintiff claimed deceptive similarity and damage to goodwill, while the defendant argued there was no likelihood of confusion.
Outcome / Ruling
The Court granted an interim injunction restraining H P Enterprises from using the mark 'HP-40' pending further hearing.
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