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austin nichols co inc
Respondent / Defendant
gwalior distilleries private ltd
Dispute Summary
Austin Nichols & Co Inc & Anr sued Gwalior Distilleries Private Ltd & Anr for infringement of their trademarks SEAGRAM'S, ROYAL CHAMP, and ROYAL STAG used on alcoholic beverages, alleging deceptive similarity to the defendant’s use of ROYAL CHAMP and related labels. The plaintiffs also claimed copyright infringement regarding the label design.
Outcome / Ruling
The suit was decreed in favor of the plaintiffs, restraining the defendant from using the infringing marks and labels, and awarding damages of Rs. 20 Lakh along with costs.
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