Use of ‘Nandini’ Agarbatti Trademark Restrained; Karnataka Milk Federation’s Brand Rights Upheld: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has ruled in favour of M/s. Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Limited, holding that the use of the trademark Nandini for agarbattis and dhoops is deceptively similar to KMF’s well-known dairy brand Nandini. The Court set aside a 2010 order of the Trade Marks Registry, thereby bringing a long-standing trademark dispute to an end. Court and Judge Details The judgment was delivered by Justice N. Anand…