Goodwill Lies in the 'Mark' Itself, Not in Product Category, Court in VIP v. Carlton London: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court has delivered a significant judgment clarifying that in a passing off action, goodwill must be demonstrated in the mark itself, and not confined only to the category of goods it is used upon. This key interpretation came in the case of VIP Industries Ltd v. Carlton Shoes Ltd & Anr., where the Court ruled in favour of the UK-based lifestyle brand Carlton Shoes Ltd (CSL), thereby rejecting…