Apollo Tyres Restrained from Broadcasting Advertisement Ridiculing CEAT Tyres: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling on September 19, 2024, the Bombay High Court addressed the issue of disparagement in advertising under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, specifically highlighting Section 29 which deals with infringement of registered trademarks. The case involved CEAT Limited, a well-known tyre manufacturer, and its competitor, who faced allegations of damaging CEAT's brand reputation through misleading advertisements. Case Background The plaintiff, CEAT Limited, is the registered owner of…
