Calcutta High Court Restrains HUL From Using 'Glow & Handsome' Trademark

In response to Emami's infringement suit, Court prohibits HUL from using 'Glow & Handsome' trademark

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HUL's rebranding of 'Fair & Lovely' to 'Glow & Handsome' prompts Emami's challenge, arguing deceptive similarity.

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Court finds Emami's use of 'Handsome' as generic but notes its distinctiveness due to extensive marketing effort

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The Court acknowledges potential consumer confusion and orders HUL to cease using the contested mark

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Emami's legal team hailed the decision, emphasising the protection of their brand's integrity and reputation.

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Calcutta High Court Restrains HUL From Using 'Glow & Handsome' Trademark

In response to Emami's infringement suit, Court prohibits HUL from using 'Glow & Handsome' trademark

In response to Emami's infringement suit, Court prohibits HUL from using 'Glow & Handsome' trademark

HUL's rebranding of 'Fair & Lovely' to 'Glow & Handsome' prompts Emami's challenge, arguing deceptive similarity.

HUL's rebranding of 'Fair & Lovely' to 'Glow & Handsome' prompts Emami's challenge, arguing deceptive similarity.

Court finds Emami's use of 'Handsome' as generic but notes its distinctiveness due to extensive marketing effort

Court finds Emami's use of 'Handsome' as generic but notes its distinctiveness due to extensive marketing effort

The Court acknowledges potential consumer confusion and orders HUL to cease using the contested mark

The Court acknowledges potential consumer confusion and orders HUL to cease using the contested mark

Emami's legal team hailed the decision, emphasising the protection of their brand's integrity and reputation.

Emami's legal team hailed the decision, emphasising the protection of their brand's integrity and reputation.

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