Mankind Pharma Entitled to Higher Protection Over "Kind" Family Marks, Orders Removal of 'Unkind' Trademark: Delhi High Court
In a significant development under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of Mankind Pharma Ltd. in a rectification petition seeking cancellation of the ‘UNKIND’ trademark registered by Ram Kumar M/S Dr. Kumars Pharmaceuticals. The Court found that the impugned mark was deceptively similar to Mankind Pharma’s well-established ‘KIND’ family of marks and was adopted without bona fide intent. Background of the Trademark Dispute…
