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Petitioner / Claimant (Plaintiff)
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Respondent / Defendant
Manu Kosuri And Anr.
Dispute Summary
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories successfully sued defendants for cybersquatting and trademark infringement related to the domain name 'drreddyslab.com'. The court ruled that a domain name functions similarly to a trademark on the internet, granting it equal protection against passing off. Given the high similarity between the marks, the court found there was a clear likelihood of confusion among consumers. Consequently, the defendants were permanently restrained from using the infringing domain and were ordered to transfer 'drreddyslab.com' to Dr. Reddy's.
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