GUJARAT BOTTLING CO vs COCA COLA CO

The Supreme Court addressed the legal battle between Coca Cola and Pepsi regarding the assignment of trade marks under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The Court held that the assignment of trade marks must comply with the provisions of Section 45 of the Act, which requires that the assignment be in writing and executed by the assignor. The Court ruled in favor of Coca Cola, affirming its rights to the trade marks previously held by the Parle group, thus allowing Coca Cola to operate its brands in India.