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Petitioner / Claimant (Plaintiff)
T.G. Balaji Chettiar
Respondent / Defendant
Hindustan Lever Ltd.
Dispute Summary
This Madras High Court judgment addressed an appeal filed by T.G. Balaji Chettiar seeking registration of the 'surian' trademark for soaps, challenging Hindustan Lever Ltd.'s opposition. The court ultimately dismissed the appellant's appeal, finding that he failed to provide sufficient evidence of continuous and honest use of his mark. Furthermore, the established reputation and extensive prior usage by Hindustan Lever with marks like 'Sunlight' were heavily weighed against the appellant's claims.
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