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astrazeneca uk limited
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orchid chemicals and pharmaceuticals
Dispute Summary
Astrazeneca Uk Limited and another sued Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals for infringement of their trademark 'Meronem' against Orchid’s use of ‘Meromer’, both relating to the antibiotic drug Meropenem. Astrazeneca sought an injunction restraining Orchid from using 'Meromer', alleging deceptive similarity, while Orchid challenged the maintainability of the suit.
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The Delhi High Court dismissed Astrazeneca’s appeal, upholding the Single Judge's order vacating the interim injunction and directing Orchid to maintain accounts of sales under 'Meromer'.
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