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banana republic itm inc
Respondent / Defendant
deepa surekha
Dispute Summary
Banana Republic (Itm) Inc And Ors. sued Deepa Surekha And Ors. alleging trademark infringement concerning the mark 'GAPPLE'. The respondents were permitted to use the mark in a modified style/color combination by an interim order, which was then challenged by the appellants. The core dispute revolved around whether this permission should stand given the respondent's statement of non-use in specific styles.
Outcome / Ruling
The appeal was disposed of with modifications, recording the respondents' commitment not to use 'GAPPLE' in a specific style or color combination pending final disposal of the suit, while clarifying that this was without prejudice to their defense of prior user.
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