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pope the king match factory
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thangammal match works
Dispute Summary
Pope The King Match Factory sued Thangammal Match Works alleging trademark infringement. The respondent began marketing safety matches with a carton featuring a 'rose' design, similar to the petitioner’s registered trademark for a rose on their safety match cartons, despite differences in color scheme (red/yellow vs. deep blue/green). Pope sought an interim injunction to restrain Thangammal from using the infringing mark.
Outcome / Ruling
The Madras High Court allowed the appeal and granted an interim injunction restraining Thangammal Match Works from using the ‘rose’ trademark in dark blue and green pending disposal of the suit, directing the trial court to expedite proceedings within six weeks.
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