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Petitioner / Claimant (Plaintiff)
itc limited
Respondent / Defendant
whole leaf tobacco venture pvt ltd
Dispute Summary
ITC Limited sued Whole Leaf Tobacco Venture Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. alleging infringement of its 'Flake' trademark by the respondents’ use of ‘Flane’ and ‘Gold Flane’ in relation to tobacco products. The dispute centered on whether the respondent's marks created consumer confusion and constituted an unlawful appropriation of ITC's brand.
Outcome / Ruling
The court adjourned the matter, directing the respondents to file an affidavit justifying their use of 'Flane'/'Gold Flane' and ordering a Special Officer to segregate infringing goods while allowing business operations to continue under supervision.
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