Bombay High Court

Bombay HC: Innovations Garment's Trademark Claim Against Bhavesh Gada Rejected

Updated
Nov 26, 2025 10:40 AM
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Quick Summary: The Bombay High Court decided against Innovations Garment Pvt. Ltd., saying they couldn't change a previous decision. The company accused Bhavesh Ramjibhai Gada and others of using their brand without permission, but the court didn't find their claims convincing.

Background of the Case

Innovations Garment Pvt. Ltd., a company in Mumbai, sued Bhavesh Ramjibhai Gada and others for supposedly using their brand name without permission. The company said they owned the brand name and wanted the court to stop others from using it without their okay.

Initial Court Order

On May 7, 2024, the court temporarily stopped Bhavesh Ramjibhai Gada and others from using the brand name in their business. Innovations Garment said this was needed to protect their brand from being copied.

Defendants' Argument

Bhavesh Ramjibhai Gada, with help from Mr. Vashi, said that Innovations Garment had tried to sue them before, but it didn't work out. They said the company didn't tell the court about this earlier case and made it seem like the situation was more urgent than it really was.

"The company made it look like an emergency," said Mr. Vashi, pointing out mistakes in Innovations Garment's story.

Plaintiff's Counter

Dr. Tulzapurkar, speaking for Innovations Garment, disagreed with the claims of hiding information. He said the old case didn't matter and that Bhavesh Ramjibhai Gada and others were indeed using their brand name without permission.

"The defendants are clearly using our brand," Dr. Tulzapurkar said, stressing that the brand name was rightfully theirs.

Court's Decision

Judge Arif S. Doctor decided on November 6, 2025, that Innovations Garment did not hide important information. The court saw no reason to change the temporary order, as Bhavesh Ramjibhai Gada and others couldn't prove that Innovations Garment had been dishonest.

Key Points from the Judgment

  • Different People Involved: The court noted that Bhavesh Ramjibhai Gada and others in this case were not the same people as in the previous case.
  • 'John Doe' Cases: The court explained that 'John Doe' cases don't apply to unknown people who might break the rules in the future.
  • Unrelated Information: The information used by Bhavesh Ramjibhai Gada and others was considered not connected to the brand name issue.

Verdict Summary

The court kept the temporary order in place, which means Innovations Garment can continue to protect its brand name. Bhavesh Ramjibhai Gada and others' request to cancel the order was denied, confirming Innovations Garment’s ownership of the brand name.

Tags:
Intellectual Property
Brand Protection
Trademark Infringement