‘Brahmos’ is a well-known Trademark: Delhi HC in Brahmos Aerospace Pvt Ltd v. FIITJEE Ltd. and Anr

The High Court of Delhi, on February 24th, granted an interim injunction in favour of ‘Brahmos Aerospace Ltd’ restraining FIIT JEE, an institute that offers training for competitive exams from using the name ‘Brahmos’. The decision was granted in Brahmos Aerospace’s favour mainly on the ground that Brahmos is a “Well-Known Trademark” and can therefore be protected even in relation to dissimilar services, under S.29(4) of the Trademarks Act. The Facts Brahmos Aerospace Pvt Ltd is a Government Company set...