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pioneer nuts bolts pvt ltd
Respondent / Defendant
ms goodwill enterprises
Dispute Summary
Pioneer Nuts & Bolts Pvt. Ltd. (Plaintiff) sued M/s Goodwill Enterprises (Defendant) for infringement of its trademarks 'TUFF' and 'TUFF LABEL' used on nuts, bolts, screws, and studs. The Defendant claimed prior continuous use of the mark 'TUFF' since 1993, arguing it constituted a valid defense under Section 34 of the Trade Marks Act.
Outcome / Ruling
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Defendant's claim of prior use and granted an interim injunction restraining the Defendant from using the marks 'TUFF' or 'TUFF LABEL' during the pendency of the suit, with costs.
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