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Petitioner / Claimant (Plaintiff)
Beiersdorf A.G.
Respondent / Defendant
Ajay Sukhwani & Another
Dispute Summary
Beiersdorf A.G. successfully sued Ajay Sukhwani & Another for passing off, asserting its rights over the well-known trademark NIVEA. The Delhi High Court found that the defendants' initial adoption of the mark was dishonest, thereby rejecting their pleas of delay and laches. Consequently, the court granted a permanent injunction, protecting Beiersdorf's brand integrity against unauthorized use by the defendants.
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