Khaitan & Co represented Bling Brands Private Limited in trademark infringement action before Delhi High Court
The India’s leading law firm Khaitan & Co successfully represented Bling Brands Private Limited, proprietor of the well-known fitness and wellness brand “BOLDFIT”, in a trademark infringement and passing off action before the Delhi High Court against a partnership concern operating under the name Bold Fitness.
Case Background
The suit was instituted against the Defendant for using deceptively similar marks “BOLD FITNESS” / “BOLDFITNESS” in relation to identical goods, namely gym and athleisure wear, thereby causing infringement and passing off of the Plaintiff’s registered and established trademarks.
Court’s Order
Upon hearing detailed submissions, the Court was pleased to grant an ex parte ad interim injunction in favour of the Plaintiff, restraining the Defendant from using the impugned marks. The Court further appointed a Local Commissioner to conduct search and seizure operations at the Defendant’s premises, ensuring immediate enforcement of the order.
Relief Granted
The order secures robust protection of the Plaintiff’s trademark rights and prevents further misuse of deceptively similar branding in the market.
Team
The Khaitan & Co team consisted of Nirupam Lodha (Partner), Sourav Dan (Counsel), Kshitij Parashar (Principal Associate), Gautam Wadhwa (Senior Associate), and Abhineet Kalia (Senior Associate).
Conclusion
This matter reinforces strong judicial protection against trademark infringement and passing off, particularly in cases involving deceptively similar marks in the fitness and wellness sector.
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