In a recent ruling, a Delhi court provided significant relief to Adidas in a trademark dispute case against a Connaught Place shop owner, Mr. Yogesh Gupta. District Judge Vidya Prakash issued a permanent injunction, barring the defendant from using Adidas trademarks and passing off counterfeit products as genuine Adidas items.
The court awarded Adidas ₹1 lakh in damages and ordered the defendant to cover the costs of the lawsuit. The judgment emphasised that Adidas successfully proved the defendant was involved in stocking, distributing, and selling goods bearing falsified trademarks, thereby necessitating the protection of the company’s intellectual property.
In 2019, Adidas discovered that the defendant was operating a wholesale business, distributing products with trademarks identical or deceptively similar to Adidas’s. The infringing goods bore names and marks such as ‘adidas,’ the ‘3-Strips’ mark, the ‘performance logo,’ and ‘Trefoil,’ causing consumer confusion. Represented by Narendra Singh, Adidas filed the lawsuit, arguing that the counterfeit products were of inferior quality and damaged the company’s reputation, leading to significant financial losses.
Adidas sought a permanent injunction, the destruction of all infringing goods, and an account of profits made from these sales. The company also requested punitive damages. The court proceeded ex parte, as the defendant failed to appear despite being served summons, ultimately ruling in favour of Adidas. The legal team for Adidas included advocates Priya Nagpal and Nandani Agarwal.
The Delhi court’s recent ruling in favour of Adidas underscores the importance of protecting intellectual property rights against counterfeit and trademark dispute. By awarding damages and a permanent injunction, the court has reinforced the need for vigilance in maintaining brand integrity and ensuring consumer trust.
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