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sony kabushiki kaisha
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sony fireworks private limited
Dispute Summary
Sony Kabushiki Kaisha (trading as Sony Corporation) sued Sony Fireworks Private Limited for trademark infringement concerning the mark 'Sony'. The dispute arose from Sony Fireworks' use of 'Sony' in its name, which Sony Kabushiki Kaisha claimed diluted their brand. Following settlement negotiations, both parties agreed to a compromise involving a name change and restrictions on the use of the mark 'Sonny'.
Outcome / Ruling
The Madras High Court set aside the trial court’s dismissal and decreed the suit based on the terms of a joint memo, requiring Sony Fireworks Private Limited to change its name to 'Sonny Fireworks (P) Limited' and restricting the use of the mark 'Sonny'.
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