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beiersdorf ag
Respondent / Defendant
hindustan unilever limited
Dispute Summary
Beiersdorf Ag (NIVEA) sued Hindustan Unilever Limited alleging trademark infringement and disparagement due to HUL's sales representatives comparing NIVEA Crème in a blue tub to Ponds Superlight Gel, demonstrating an oily residue on skin after using the NIVEA product. The core issue was whether this promotional activity constituted unfair trade practice and disparagement.
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The court reserved judgment after hearing arguments from both sides regarding the alleged disparaging promotional activity, leaving the final decision pending.
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