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Trademark Insights - Updates | 30 March 2026

Profit Disgorgement in Trademark Infringement

Case: Sangeetha vs Geetham (Madras High Court, 2026)

The Hon'ble Madras High Court held that use of a deceptively similar restaurant mark ("GEETHAM") against the established "SANGEETHA" amounted to infringement and passing off.

✔ Court directed:

• Payment of profits earned for 17 months

• Costs imposed (~₹10 lakhs)

• Recognition of prior brand goodwill

Key Principle:

Infringer cannot retain unjust enrichment from wrongful use of a trademark.

Vishnu

Trademark Advisory

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