Bata’s Exclusive Rights over ‘POWER’ Mark Upheld; Use of ‘POWER FLEX’ Restrained in Footwear Branding Dispute: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently heard a high-profile trademark dispute between Bata India Ltd and Leayan Global Pvt Ltd, involving the use of the word mark “POWER”. Bata, a long-established footwear company, alleged that Leayan’s mark “POWER FLEX” infringed its registered trademark “POWER”, which Bata has been using for decades on its shoes. The case reached the Division Bench during cross-appeals, with both parties seeking review of earlier orders. Earlier…