INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A Delhi based firm has been restrained from using a domain name which uses the word "khadi".World Intellectual Property Organization
a systematic attempt by Mr Harsh Gaba to derive unfair advantage, wrongful commercial gains and to mislead the public into believing
name be transferred to the complainant, i.e
Saxena said the WIPO's order will bolster Khadi's fight against violation of its brand name not only in India but also globally.He said
while permanently restraining an individual from using the brand name Khadi
In March this year, the Delhi High Court had also restrained a firm from using brand name Khadi and the Charkha symbol to sell its products
So far KVIC has issued legal notices to over 1,000 private firms including Fabindia for misusing its brand name and selling products under
the name of Khadi.KVIC has sought damages to the tune of Rs 500 crore from Fabindia which is pending before the Mumbai High Court, the MSME
ministry's statement said.
