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hindustan unilever limited
Respondent / Defendant
shree mehta chemicals indore pvt ltd
Dispute Summary
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUFL) sued Shree Mehta Chemicals (Indore) Pvt Ltd for infringement of its registered trademark 'SURF/SURF EXCEL' and copyright in the artwork on its detergent powder packaging, alleging that Shree Mehta’s ‘SANAN’ detergent packaging used a deceptively similar colour scheme, getup, and artwork. HUFL claimed significant sales and reputation associated with the SURF EXCEL brand.
Outcome / Ruling
The Court granted an interim order restraining Shree Mehta Chemicals from manufacturing, selling, or distributing 'SANAN' detergent powder in infringing packaging for a period of ten weeks, appointing a Special Officer to oversee compliance.
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