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Petitioner / Claimant (Plaintiff)
bennett coleman and company limited
Respondent / Defendant
planet media group
Dispute Summary
Bennett, Coleman And Company Limited (Times Group) sued Planet Media Group for trademark infringement and passing off related to the 'MISS INDIA' mark used for beauty pageants. The defendants were organizing similar pageants under the marks 'MISS INDIA WORLD' and 'TAJ MISS INDIA/MISS INDIA TAJ', leading to allegations of consumer confusion and damage to Times Group’s reputation.
Outcome / Ruling
The suit was decreed in favor of Bennett, Coleman And Company Limited, granting a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from using the 'MISS INDIA' mark and related titles, along with directions for costs.
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