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Petitioner / Claimant (Plaintiff)
Kent Cables Private Limited & Ors.
Respondent / Defendant
Union Of India Through Its Secretary Department For Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade & Ors.
Dispute Summary
The Delhi High Court addressed a writ petition challenging the advertisement of 'KENT' as a well-known trademark by the Registrar of Trade Marks. The core dispute centered on jurisdictional issues, with the Respondent arguing that such challenges must be filed in the Bombay High Court. However, the Court also clarified procedural requirements for the Registrar, emphasizing that when an applicant relies on court orders to establish well-known status, the Registrar must scrutinize whether those orders constitute a specific declaration or merely preliminary observations.
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