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Jk India Eagritech Limited & Anr vs Meera Trade Fair Media Private Limited & … on 30 July, 2025
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
+ CS(COMM) 767/2025
JK INDIA EAGRITECH LIMITED & ANR. .....Plaintiffs
Through: Dr. Amit George, Mr. Nitin Potdar,
Mr. Faisal Mohammed and Ms.
Rupam Jha, Advocates.
versus
MEERA TRADE FAIR MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
& ORS. .....Defendants
Through: None.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TEJAS KARIA
ORDER
% 30.07.2025
I.A. No. 18203/2025 (Exemption from filing original / certified copies of
documents)
1. Exemption is allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
2. The Application stands disposed of.
I.A. No. 18204 (Exemption from advance service upon the Defendants)
3. This is an Application filed by the Plaintiffs under Section 151 of the
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (“CPC“), seeking exemption from advance
service to the Defendants.
4. Dr. Amit George, learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs, submitted that
there is a real and imminent likelihood that the Defendants may take
immediate steps to dispose of, conceal or suppress its infringing business
operations and digital footprints bearing the deceptively similar Trade
Marks.
5. In view of the fact that the Plaintiffs have sought an urgent ex parte
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ad-interim injunction, the exemption from advance service to the
Defendants is granted. The Application is disposed of.
I.A. No. 18205/2025 (Exemption from pre-institution Mediation)
6. This is an Application filed by the Plaintiffs seeking exemption from
instituting pre-litigation Mediation under Section 12 A of the Commercial
Courts Act, 2015 (“CC Act“).
7. As the present matter contemplates urgent interim relief, in light of
the judgment of the Supreme Court in Yamini Manohar v. T.K.D. Krithi
2023 SCC OnLine SC 1382, exemption from the requirement of pre-
institution Mediation is granted.
8. The Application stands disposed of.
IA No. 18202/2025 (O-XI R-1(4) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908)
9. The present Application has been filed on behalf of the Plaintiffs
under Order XI Rule 1(4) of the CPC as applicable to Commercial Suits
under the CC Act seeking leave to place on record additional documents.
10. The Plaintiffs are permitted to file additional documents in
accordance with the provisions of the CC Act and the Delhi High Court
(Original Side) Rules, 2018.
11. Accordingly, the Application stands disposed of.
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12. Let the Plaint be registered as a Suit.
13. Issue summons to the Defendants through all permissible modes upon
filing of the Process Fee.
14. The Summons shall state that the Written Statements shall be filed by
the Defendants within four weeks from the date of the receipt of Summons.
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Along with the Written Statements, the Defendants shall also file Affidavits
of Admission / Denial of the documents of the Plaintiffs, without which the
Written Statements shall not be taken on record.
15. Liberty is granted to the Plaintiffs to file Replications, if any, within
thirty days from the receipt of the Written Statements. Along with the
Replications filed by the Plaintiffs, Affidavits of Admission / Denial of the
documents of Defendants be filed by the Plaintiffs, without which the
Replications shall not be taken on record.
16. The Parties shall file all original documents in support of their
respective claims along with their respective pleadings. In case any Party is
placing reliance on a document, which is not in their power and possession,
its details and source shall be mentioned in the list of reliance, which shall
also be filed with the pleadings.
17. If any of the Parties wish to seek inspection of any documents, the
same shall be sought and given within the prescribed timelines.
18. List before the Joint Registrar on 24.09.2025 for completion of
service and pleadings.
I.A. No. 18201/2025 (U/O XXXIX Rule 1 & 2 of CPC)
19. Issue Notice through all permissible modes upon filing of the Process
Fees.
20. The present Suit has been filed seeking declaration, permanent
injunction, restraining the infringement of the Trade Marks
(Label / Logo / Device of ChiniMandi)
(Label / Logo / Device of Bio Mandi) and
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(Label / Logo / Device of Bio Energy Times), passing off
of the Trade Marks (Label / Logo / Device of
Chinimandi) (Label / Logo / Device of Bio Mandi) and
(Label / Logo / Device of Bio Energy Times) and
subsisting copyright contain in the artistic work thereof, along with other
ancillary reliefs.
21. Plaintiff No. 1 is a Public Limited Company incorporated under the
Companies Act, 2013 and Plaintiff No. 2 is the Director of Plaintiff No. 1.
Plaintiff No. 1 was established with pioneering vision to integrate India‟s
evolving agricultural economy with structured financial systems, supply
chain, intelligence and digital transformation strategies. Further, the
Plaintiffs have maintained a commitment to embedding technology,
research, and scalable design into its business offerings. This has led to the
establishment of multiple business verticals that include-but are not limited
to-sourcing networks, procurement technology, commodity data analysis,
farm-to-market intelligence, curated financing tools, and innovative digital
solutions across media, advertising, and content strategy.
22. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the Plaintiffs
have made significant capital and creative investment in conceptualizing,
designing, and marketing these products and services. The development
process has involved extensive coding, interface planning, brand
consultation, market validation, legal vetting, and commercial pilot
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deployment.
23. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the Plaintiff No.
1 holds a distinct market position as a hybrid business enterprise that not
only delivers operational value across agricultural and commercial supply
chains, but also creates, licenses, and deploys branded digital assets across
social media, content delivery networks, and 828 campaign platforms.
Plaintiff No. 1‟s commercial image is reflected through its visual Trade
Marks, website design, Ul/UX patterns, domain names, and content
portfolios, all of which are uniquely associated with the Plaintiff No. 1. The
Plaintiff No. 1‟s continued investment in product refinement, customer
engagement, and technological expansion ensures that it remains at the
forefront of innovation.
24. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that for the expansion
of its services, the Plaintiffs‟ products and websites have been launched by
the Plaintiffs in various sectors including digital trading platforms, media
and content curation, conference and event branding, policy analysis, and
bio-energy awareness. The details of the proprietary platforms, websites and
digital domains launched by the Plaintiffs are set out in Paragraph No. 16 of
the Plaint and are reproduced hereunder:
Sr. No. Product Name Nature of Service
1. eBuySugar.com Sugar Trading E-
Platform
2. ChiniMandi News & Media Portal
for Sugar Industry
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3. BioEnergy Times Bio-Energy News &
Awareness Portal
4. AgriInsite.com Agri Commodity
Insight & Analysis
5. AgriMandi.live Research & Advisory
Platform for
Agriculture
6. Sugar – Ethanol & Conference Platform
Bioenergy India Conference for Sugar-Ethanol-
BioEnergy
7. SEIA- Sugar & Ethanol Awards & Recognition
International Awards Event Platform
8. RoundTableEvent Closed-Door Round
table Conference
Hosting Platform
25. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the aforesaid
products, platforms and domains are the direct result of extensive planning,
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investment, research, branding efforts, and strategic foresight of the
Plaintiffs. Each platform has been independently built, launched, and
promoted as a distinct property, requiring creative, technical, logistical, and
legal resources. The Plaintiffs have also conceived, developed, and deployed
several other digital platforms, mobile interfaces, and proprietary software
systems across their respective operational verticals.
26. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that with a view to
secure statutory recognition, commercial exclusivity, and enforceable
protection of their intellectual property assets, and to safeguard their
proprietary rights in the course of trade, the Plaintiffs have, from time to
time, caused to be filed various Applications for registration of their Trade
Marks under the provisions of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (“the Act”), read
with the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. The Trade Marks Applications have been
filed in the name of Plaintiff No. 2 in a representative and fiduciary capacity
for effective protection of Plaintiff No. 1‟s Intellectual Property Rights. The
details of the Trade Marks registrations of the Plaintiffs are set out in
Paragraph No. 19 of the Plaint and are reproduced hereunder:
Sr. Trademark Name Application Filed On Class Status User
No. Number Detail
1. Answer is 4206891 14.06.2019 35 Registered 14.06.2019
yes…Batao Karna
kyahai.
2. Bioenergy Times 6391825 17.04.2024 9 Registered 17.04.2024
3. Bioenergy Times 6391826 17.04.2024 9 Registered 17.04.2024
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4. Bioenergy Times 6391827 17.04.2024 38 Registered 17.04.2024
5. Bioenergy Times 6391828 17.04.2024 38 Registered 17.04.2024
6. Chinimandi 6418022 04.05.2024 35 Registered 23.10.2018
7. Chinimandi 6418023 04.05.2024 38 Registered 23.10.2018
8. Chinimandi 6418024 04.05.2024 41 Registered 23.10.2018
9. ChiniMandi.com 4295558 17.09.2019 35 Registered 17.09.2019
10. Chinpreneur 6349829 16.03.2024 35 Registered 16.03.2024
11. Chinpreneur 6350817 18.03.2024 35 Registered 18.03.2024
12. eBuySugar 5550639 29.07.2022 35 Registered 29.07.2022
13. JK eBuy Sugar 4867379 17.02.2021 35 Registered 17.02.2021
14. JK eBuy Sugar 4867380 17.02.2021 38 Registered 17.02.2021
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15. JK eBuy Sugar 4867381 17.02.2021 42 Registered 17.02.2021
16. Sky is the beginning. 4206892 14.06.2019 35 Registered 14.06.2019
Not the Limit.
17. Sugar & Ethanol 5485123 11.06.2022 35 Registered 11.06.2022
India Conference
Explore Innovative
Sustain
18. AgriMandi 6598599 29.08.2024 9 Formalities 31.08.2023
Check Pass
19. AgriMandi 6598600 29.08.2024 35 Formalities 31.08.2023
Check Pass
20. AgriMandi 6598601 29.08.2024 42 Formalities 31.08.2023
Check Pass
21. BioEnergyTimes.com 6337704 08.03.2024 41 Objected 08.03.2024
22. BioMandi 6584535 21.08.2024 9 Formalities 21.08.2024
Check Pass
23. BioMandi 6584536 21.08.2024 35 Formalities 21.08.2024
Check Pass
24. SEIA- Sugar & 6350560 16.03.2024 35 Objected 16.03.2024
Ethanol International
Awards
25. SEIC 6764592 19.12.2024 35 Formalities 09.12.2024
Check Pass
26. SEIC 6764593 19.12.2024 38 Formalities 09.12.2024
Check Pass
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27. SEIC 6764594 19.12.2024 41 Formalities 09.12.2024
Check Pass
28. Sugar – Ethanol & 6764595 19.12.2024 35 Formalities 09.12.2024
Bioenergy India Check Pass
Conference
29. Sugar – Ethanol & 6764596 19.12.2024 38 Formalities 09.12.2024
Bioenergy India Check Pass
Conference
30. Sugar – Ethanol & 6764597 19.12.2024 41 Formalities 09.12.2024
Bioenergy India Check Pass
Conference
31. JK India Eagritech 7013229 17.05.2025 35 Formalities 17.05.2025
Check Pass
27. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that these Marks
conceived and adopted by the Plaintiffs as part of their strategic expansion
into domain-specific digital platforms and media services, have acquired
substantial distinctiveness, goodwill, and reputation in their respective
industries. The aforementioned Marks have continuously been used by the
Plaintiffs in the course of trade, are integral to the Plaintiffs‟ commercial
identity and serve as source identifiers of the Plaintiffs‟ business and
informational offerings.
28. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the Mark
“ChiniMandi” , forming the subject matter of one of the
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present causes of action, represents one ofthe Plaintiffs‟ flagship digital
media ventures. Founded in the year 20 18, ChiniMandi.com is a specialized
media and networking platform catering to the global sugar and allied
industries, developed, owned, and operated under the aegis of Plaintiff No.
1. Since its inception, the ChiniMandi platform has grown to become a
trusted and authoritative source of real-time industry news, policy updates,
commodity pricing, sectoral analysis, and stakeholder engagement, and
commands high domain relevance among manufacturers, traders,
researchers, and institutional players. The Plaintiffs have expended
substantial resources in conceptualizing, launching, scaling, and maintaining
the platform, and have ensured wide-scale recognition through targeted
branding, promotional campaigns, and the development of original, high
quality content. The Trade Mark “ChiniMandi” has
acquired a distinctive character and secondary meaning in the minds of the
public and the relevant trade, and unequivocally denotes the Plaintiffs‟
services and origins.
29. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that apart from its
official website, the “ChiniMandi” platform has established a robust digital
presence across various social media platforms, including but not limited to
lnstagram, Facebook, Linkedln, Twitter (now X), and YouTube. The
Plaintiffs have consistently maintained and curated these digital channels as
part of their broader brand outreach and user engagement strategy.
30. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that in furtherance of
its industry positioning and credibility, the “ChiniMandi’ platform has also
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entered into multiple Media Partnership Agreements and strategic
collaborations with various companies, trade bodies, and event organizers
operating within the sugar and allied industries. Such associations have
amplified the visibility of the “ChiniMandi” mark across national and
international forums and trade gatherings.
31. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the Plaintiffs,
through the “Chini Mandi” platform, also organize and host prominent
industry events, including the Sugar – Ethanol & Bioenergy India
Conference, which has emerged as a premier forum for stakeholders in the
sugar, ethanol, and bio energy sectors.
32. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the domain name
www.ChiniMandi.com was purchased and registered by the Plaintiffs in the
year 2018. The said domain has been in the exclusive use and control of the
Plaintiffs ever since its registration, serving as the official online platform
for the dissemination of industry news, updates, and services under the
“ChiniMandi” mark.
33. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the Mark
“Bioenergy Times” , which forms one of the
prominent subject matters of the present suit, is a well-conceived and
carefully nurtured digital platform jointly developed, owned, operated, and
maintained by the Plaintiffs as part of their continued commitment to
sustainable innovation and digital dissemination in the renewable energy
domain. Operated under the domain name BioenergyTimes.com, the said
platform is a proprietary initiative of Plaintiff No. 1, conceptualized,
managed, and further expanded under the strategic guidance and active
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involvement of Plaintiff No. 2 in his capacity as a Director. Bioenergy
Times serves as a comprehensive hub for curated domestic and global news,
in-depth sectoral updates, industry insights, and developmental
breakthroughs in the bioenergy ecosystem, encompassing verticals such as
ethanol, biodiesel, biogas, green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel, and
biomass, among others. The Mark “Bioenergy Times”
has, through substantial effort, continuous usage,
and considerable financial investment in branding, advertising, and digital
infrastructure, attained independent recognition, goodwill, and
distinctiveness, exclusively associated with the Plaintiffs.
34. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that apart from its
official website, the “BioEnergy Times” platform has also established a
substantial digital presence across various social media platforms, including
but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Linkedln, Twitter (now X), and
YouTube. The domain name www.BioEnergyTimes.com was purchased and
registered by the Plaintiffs as part of their strategic initiative to create a
specialised digital platform dedicated to bioenergy, sustainability, and
renewable energy sectors. Since its registration, the domain has been in the
exclusive use of the Plaintiffs and serves as the official website for
publishing expert articles, news updates, and research features under the
“BioEnergy Times” brand.
35. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the mark “Bio
Mandi” , which also forms part of the Plaintiffs‟
valuable Intellectual Property portfolio and is the subject matter of the
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present suit, is a recently conceptualized and strategically developed
initiative of the Plaintiffs, aimed at expanding their service offerings in the
domain of bio energy, renewable energy, biomass, and related government
policies. The Plaintiffs have invested substantial time, effort, and resources
into the brand formulation, planning, and future implementation of services
under the said mark.
36. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the products of
the Plaintiffs and the label/device/marks used by them in the mark have
become distinctive and are exclusively associated with the Plaintiff No. 1
and none else. The Plaintiffs are engaged in the business of media, digital
content publication, market research, and information dissemination in the
sugar, energy and agriculture sectors under the Marks
“ChiniMandi” , “Bioenergy Times”
and “Bio Mandi” respectively.
37. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that by virtue of the
Plaintiffs‟ long-standing use, excellence in service, and wide digital and
offline presence, the Plaintiffs‟ brands have acquired distinctiveness and
secondary meaning in trade parlance, and are exclusively associated with the
Plaintiffs by customers, stakeholders, and the industry. The domain names
used by the Plaintiffs i.e., www.chinimandi.com and
www.bioenergytimes.com are not merely web addresses but have become
vital source indicators of the Plaintiffs‟ identity, operations, and high-quality
editorial and market research output.
38. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the Plaintiffs‟
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Trade Marks have been in commercial use since their respective inceptions
and are widely and inherently known in their sectors. Apart from the
statutory rights vested in the Plaintiffs under trademark law, the Plaintiffs
also hold and continue to enjoy natural and inherent rights in the original
literary, artistic, and creative works developed by them in the ordinary
course of their business, including but not limited to brand logos, written
content, visual designs, platform architecture, promotional materials, and
editorial compositions. These works are entitled to protection under the
Copyright Act, 1957 (“Copyright Act“), by virtue of their originality and
authorship.
39. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that Defendant No. 1
is a private limited company and incorporated in the year 2024 and
Defendant Nos. 2 and 3 are the Directors of Defendant No. 1. The
Defendants are engaged in the business of providing allied / identical
services that of the Plaintiff No. 1 under the Marks “BioEnergy
TimesMagzine” and “BioMandi”
(“Impugned Marks”), which are deceptively
similar to those of the Plaintiffs.
40. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the Plaintiffs
first became aware of the Defendants‟ infringing activities on 25.06.2025,
when they came across a promotional brochure advertising an event titled
„BioEnergy Global‟, allegedly being organized by Defendant No. 1, to be
held at Yashobhoomi, India International Convention Center, Dwarka, New
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Delhi on the 29.07.2025 to 31.07.2025 (“the Conference”). The said event
was being promoted as a large-scale conference and exhibition claiming to
foster innovation and collaboration in the fields of bioenergy, sugar, grain,
ethanol, oil, natural gas, fuel, and sustainable agricultural equipment.
41. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the promotional
brochure prominently featured “BioEnergy TimesMagzine” as the presenter
of the said event and the expression “Powered by BioMandi” in association
with the said exhibition. The use of the Impugned Marks is not only
unauthorized but also deliberately misleading and calculated to create a false
association with the Plaintiffs.
42. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that upon conducting
further due diligence into the constitution and background of Defendant No.
1, the Plaintiffs learnt that Defendant No. 2, who currently holds a position
as Director of the said entity, was previously employed by Plaintiff No. 1 in
a position of confidence and responsibility. During the course of his
employment, Defendant No. 2 had access to the confidential and proprietary
information relating to the Plaintiffs‟ business. Defendant No. 2 was
formally relieved from his services in the year 2023.
43. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that upon further
scrutiny of the infringing event materials and digital trail, the Plaintiffs
unearthed that the organizers of the event styled as “Bioenergy Global”
projected promotional materials which prominently featured the names
“BioEnergy Times Magazine” as the official presenter and “Powered by
BioMandi” as the principal sponsor/supporter. On examination, it became
evident that the entities referred to were not independent publications or
organizations, but m fact web platforms operating at the URLsCS(COMM) 767/2025 Page 16 of 23
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www.BioEnergyTime.com and www.BioMandi.com. These digital
properties have been deceptively designed and conceived to mirror the
Plaintiffs‟ long-established and reputed platforms BioEnergy Times and
ChiniMandi.com.
44. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the website
www.BioEnergyTime.com is an unauthorized reproduction and adaptation
of the Plaintiffs‟ digital journal www.BioEneryTimes.com, which has
acquired significant recognition in the bioenergy, sugar, and ethanol sector
through original reporting, industrial insights, and expert-led columns.
Likewise, www.BioMandi.com is a fraudulent imitation of
www.ChiniMandi.com, the Plaintiffs‟ flagship and pioneering platform in
the sugar, grain, and commodities trade media space. The adoption of an
identical suffix “Mandi”, combined with an analogous visual interface and
content positioning, demonstrates a deliberate attempt to mislead the
relevant class of consumers, advertisers, and stakeholders by creating a false
association with the Plaintiffs. A comparative chart of the Plaintiffs‟ and the
Defendants‟ Impugned Marks is reproduced hereunder:
PLAINTIFF MARK DEFENDANT MARK
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45. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the Impugned
Marks being used and propagated by the Defendants are deceptively similar
to the Plaintiffs‟ registered and prior-used Marks in their entirety, both
visually and phonetically. The Defendants‟ Mark “BioMandi” is a deliberate
and mala fide imitation of the Plaintiffs‟ Mark “ChiniMandi”, wherein the
arbitrary suffix “Mandi” has been copied verbatim and the prefix “Bio” has
been deceptively chosen to mimic and encroach upon the Plaintiffs‟ existing
sub-brand “BioMandi” and other energy-linked extensions under the
„Mandi‟ House Mark series. The structural composition, phonetic similarity,
and semantic connotation of the Impugned Marks are likely to cause
confusion and deception amongst the consuming public and relevant trade
circles, thereby amounting to infringement within the meaning of Section 29
of the Act and passing off under common law. Not only do the Defendants
infringe upon the Plaintiffs‟ Word Marks, but the infringing logos and trade
dress adopted by the Defendants also constitute blatant imitation of the
Plaintiffs‟ original artistic works and constitute copyright infringement
under Section 51 of the Copyright Act.
46. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that insofar as the
Marks “Bio Energy Times” (Plaintiffs‟) and “Bio Energy Times Magazine”
(Defendants‟) are concerned, the infringement is evident not only in the
literal textual copying but also in the stylization, color pattern, and visual
concept. The Defendants have slavishly copied the sequence, emphasis, and
orientation of the Plaintiffs‟ publication brand, and the addition of the term
“Magazine” does not render the impugned mark distinctive or capable of
creating confusion.
47. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that upon becoming
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aware of the infringing activities of the Defendants, the Plaintiffs undertook
a thorough investigation of the impugned websites, trade names, logos,
domain names, and promotional activities being carried out by the
Defendants. Thereafter, the Plaintiffs issued a Cease and Desist Notice dated
01.07.2025 to the Defendants, calling upon them to forthwith discontinue
the infringing usage of the Impugned Marks, domain names, and logos, to
take down all unauthorized content, and to provide a written undertaking
assuring cessation of all such infringing acts.
48. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that Defendant No. 2
sent an e-mail dated 26.07.2025 to Plaintiff No. 2 expressing respect to the
Plaintiffs recognizing the Plaintiffs‟ contributions to the relevant industry
and stated that the Defendants are more than willing to take corrective
actions with respect to their Impugned Marks to avoid any overlap. The
Defendants further assured the Plaintiffs that they do not intend to cause any
harm or misuse the Plaintiffs‟ credibility and offered their sincere apologies.
The extract of the e-mail dated 26.07.2025 is reproduced hereunder:
“Subject: Clarification & Reconciliation on Bio Energy Global
Event
Dear Mr. Uppal J. Shah,
Warm greetings.
First and foremost, we would like to express our genuine respect for
your longstanding contributions to the industry. Your pioneering
work through BioEnergy Times, ChiniMandi, and the SEIC
Conference is well acknowledged and appreciated.
We understand from your recent communication that you feel there
has been an overlap or resemblance between our platforms and
yours, particularly concerning the “BioEnergy Times” and
“ChiniMandi” branding and visuals. If you feel that our logos or
brand presentation have unintentionally resembled your registered
trademarks or caused confusion, we assure you that we are more
than willing to take corrective action. Specifically:
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We are open to immediately reworking or changing our logos
to avoid any perceived similarity or conflict that not impact our
relationship as per your guidance or directions Regarding our website www.bioenergytime.com & biomandi
if it is your desire, we are fully prepared to hand over the rights
to you. Alternatively, if you prefer, we are also willing to
delete/change of presentation all contents from this platform to
ensure your future any kind of conflict or issue, confusions.
We want to make it absolutely clear that it was never our intention
to cause any harm, misrepresentation, or distress to you, your
organisation, or the associations affiliated with you. If you feel that
we have inadvertently hurt or misled anyone and We Didn’t intended
to cause any harm or misuse your credibility, If Our actions were
perceived other, it was unintentional .
We Value Your Industry Seniority & Respect Shri J K shah Ji, Shri
Uppal Shah Ji and Shri Hemant Shah Ji by Bottom of Heart earlier,
today and forever of my life.
Please accept our sincere regret – we mean this from the bottom of
our hearts.
We all operate in the same industry and share a common vision to
promote growth, innovation, and sustainability. It is in this spirit
that we request unity, mutual respect, and understanding – rather
than industry-wide disputes or public discord.
In reference to your concern regarding the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy’s logo usage, please note that we have officially
received a letter of logo support from the Ministry dated 3rd July
2025, which clearly outlines their approval for the event “Bio
Energy Global 2025.”.
Once again, we thank you for your vigilance in protecting the
standards of the sector, and we hope this message serves as a step
toward amicable resolution and mutual respect and kind hearted
relationship in industry.
Warm regards,
Balram Gupta
Director- Meera Trade Fair Media Pvt. Ltd.
(Organizer – Bio Energy Global 2025)
www.bioenergyindia.in”
49. The learned Counsel for the Plaintiffs submitted that the Defendants
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despite sending the aforesaid e-mail dated 26.07.2025 have continued to
infringe the Marks of the Plaintiffs and gone ahead with the Conference. The
Conference has already commenced on 29.07.2025 and is continuing on
30.07.2025. It is imperative that an ex parte ad-interim injunction be granted
pending the hearing and final adjudication of the present Suit so as to
prevent the Defendants from continuing their infringing and deceptive
conduct which is causing irreparable injury to the Plaintiffs.
50. Having considered the submissions advanced by the learned Counsel
for the Plaintiffs, the pleadings and the documents on record, prima facie,
there are hardly any differences and / or changes noticeable to the naked eye
of an average person with imperfect recollection belonging to the trade and /
or general public as the impugned products of the Defendants are identically
similar to those of the Plaintiffs.
51. This is a case of triple identity where the Trade Marks are identical,
the product category is identical and the trade channel as also the consumer
base is identical. The Plaintiffs being the prior user, Adopter and the
registered owner of the Trade Marks (Label / Logo /
Device of Chinimandi) (Label / Logo / Device of Bio
Mandi) and (Label / Logo / Device of Bio Energy Times)
is entitled to protection. The identities in the Trade Marks are so close that
the Marks and the websites of the Plaintiffs and the Defendants are
indistinguishable. The Defendants despite acknowledging the Proprietary
Rights of the Plaintiffs vide e-mail dated 26.07.2025, have continued with
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the Conference.
52. The Plaintiffs have made out a prima facie case for grant of an ex
parte ad-interim injunction. Accordingly, till the next date of hearing:
(i) The Defendants, their directors, partners, proprietors, officers,
servants, agents, distributors, franchisees, representatives, and all
other persons acting for and, on their behalf, are restrained from using,
hosting, maintaining, or operating any website, domain name, or
online portal, bearing or containing the Impugned Marks being“BioEnergy TimesMagzine” and
“BioMandi” or any other mark deceptively
similar to the Plaintiffs‟ Marks being (Label /
Logo / Device of ChiniMandi) (Label / Logo /
Device of Bio Mandi) and (Label / Logo / Device
of Bio Energy Times).
(ii) The Defendants, their directors, partners, proprietors, officers,
servants, agents, distributors, franchisees, representatives, and all
other persons acting for and, on their behalf, are restrained from
operating, publishing, maintaining, or promoting any social media
pages, advertisements, or handles (including but not limited to those
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Impugned Marks or any other mark similar to that of the Plaintiffs‟
Marks or visual elements deceptively similar to the Plaintiffs‟ Marks.
(iii) The Defendants, their directors, partners, proprietors, officers,
servants, agents, distributors, franchisees, representatives, and all
other persons acting for and, on their behalf, are restrained from
organising, proceeding with, hosting, promoting, or in any manner
conducting the Impugned Marks, or any other mark deceptively
similar to the Plaintiffs‟ Marks as mentioned in Paragraph No. 52(i)
above, including during the Conference. However, subject to
complying with this injunction, it is clarified that the Defendants are
allowed to continue with the ongoing Conference.
53. Let the Reply to the present Application be filed within four weeks
after service of pleadings and documents. Rejoinder thereto, if any, be filed
before the next date of hearing.
54. The compliance of Order XXXIX Rule 3 of the CPC be done within
two weeks.
55. Order dasti under the signature of Court Master.
56. List before this Court on 06.11.2025.
TEJAS KARIA, J
JULY 30, 2025
ap/ak
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