By an April 30 order, Justice Arif Doctor restrained the Kerala-based company (defendant) from using marks that were similar to Metro’s registered trademarks
The order comes in a case concerning the alleged misuse of Metro’s brand identity in the footwear and fashion accessories market.
In the interim order, the Court held that a case had been made out for the immediate protection of Metro’s trademark rights.
“The impugned goods and services being sold under the impugned marks by the Defendant, in my view, are prima facie deceptively similar to that of the Plaintiff’s (Metro) registered marks. The Defendant despite being served twice, has chosen not to appear before this Court and refute any of the contentions set out. Hence, the Plaintiff is, in my prima facie view, entitled to ad interim relief,” it said.
The order will remain in effect until the next hearing on June 20, 2025, and may be confirmed if MetBrands continues to remain unrepresented.
