IPR Weekly Highlights (58)

TRADEMARK

DELHI HC GRANTS PERMANENT INJUNCTION IN FAVOR OF LOUIS VUITTON

Louis Vuitton Malletier, the renowned luxury brand, initiated legal proceedings before the Delhi HC against counterfeiters alleging trademark infringement, and passing off of their goods and services among other ancillary reliefs. Louis Vuitton's mark "LV" has been declared a well-known mark in various judgements passed by courts in India and the mark 'LOUIS VUITTON" is included in the list of well-known marks.
The Court after examining the evidence including photographs of counterfeit products and social media posts, held that the defendants were engaged in infringement and passing off of Louis Vuitton's goods and granted a permanent injunction against them. Further, the Court passed a decree of delivery of infringing products that were seized. The Court also observed that the defendants took unfair advantage of the reputation and goodwill of the LV marks and deceived consumers by