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ARTICLE · 19 JUNE 2024

BOMBAY DYEING: Dilution Of Brand Identity And Counterfeiting

In the recent case of Bombay Dyeing And Manufacturing Company Limited vs. Rajesh Gandhi, trading as M/S Branded Stockloters, the Plaintiff filed a suit for an urgent interim relief...

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In the recent case of Bombay Dyeing And Manufacturing Company Limited vs. Rajesh Gandhi, trading as M/S Branded Stockloters, the Plaintiff filed a suit for an urgent interim relief and appointment of a Local Commissioner against the Defendants. The Plaintiff is a flagship company of Wadia Group, established in 1879, and is one of India's oldest and largest textile producers, operating under the renowned trademark "BOMBAY DYEING".

Apart from forming an integral part of Plaintiff's trading name, the mark "BOMBAY DYEING" has been used by Plaintiff since 1879 along with artistic variations such as 1480078a.jpg, 1480078b.jpg and 1480078c.jpg in various classes such as 21, 23, 24, 27 and 35. The Plaintiff also claimed strong sales figures reaching Rs. 50.33 crores and established goodwill and reputation in the industry. In January 2024, the Plaintiff received information from its sources about the sale of counterfeit bed linen sold under the Plaintiff's "BOMBAY DYEING" trademarks in the markets of Delhi and

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