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hawkins cookers ltd
Respondent / Defendant
murugan enterprises
Dispute Summary
Hawkins Cookers Ltd. sued Murugan Enterprises for trademark infringement, alleging that Murugan's gaskets packaging, which stated 'Suitable for Hawkins Pressure Cookers' in red font, infringed upon Hawkins’ registered trademark ‘HAWKINS’ on pressure cookers and parts thereof. The dispute centered around whether this use constituted fair use or an actionable infringement.
Outcome / Ruling
The Delhi High Court allowed Hawkins Cookers Ltd.'s appeal and set aside the lower court's judgment, granting relief under prayers (a) and (b) of their suit while ordering Murugan Enterprises to dispose of existing packaging within three months.
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