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krishan gupta others
Dispute Summary
Total (a French company) sued Krishan Gupta and others for infringement of its registered trademark 'TOTAL' and corporate name, alleging that Defendant Total Gas Private Limited adopted the infringing name to capitalize on Total’s goodwill and business activities in the oil exploration and production industry. The Plaintiff sought an injunction preventing the defendant from using the mark and a mandatory injunction requiring them to change their corporate name.
Outcome / Ruling
The Court granted a permanent injunction restraining Defendant Total Gas Private Limited from using 'TOTAL' or deceptively similar marks in their corporate name and ordered them to change their name within six months, along with awarding punitive damages of Rs. 50,000 and costs to the Plaintiff.
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