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vst industries limited
Respondent / Defendant
rudra ventures private limited
Dispute Summary
Vst Industries Limited sued Rudra Ventures Private Limited for trademark infringement, alleging that Rudra Ventures' use of 'TOPAZ' for cigarettes was deceptive given Vst’s registered mark ‘TOTAL’ used for similar goods, and also infringed copyrights in the packaging. The dispute centered on whether Rudra Ventures could continue using 'TOPAZ' after altering its packaging to avoid direct infringement.
Outcome / Ruling
The Court decreed in favor of Vst Industries, allowing Rudra Ventures to use the mark 'TOPAZ' but mandating a change in packaging to avoid similarity with 'TOTAL', ordering payment of litigation costs of Rs. 3 lakhs, and directing destruction of old packaging stock.
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