Uniply Industries Ltd vs Unicorn Plywood Pvt. Ltd. & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the trial court's decision to grant a temporary injunction in favor of the appellant under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, emphasizing that the appellant had established prior use of the trademarks UNIPLY and UNIBOARD, as evidenced by their trademark application dated January 14, 1996, and substantial business turnover. The Court found that the respondents failed to provide sufficient evidence of prior use or registration of the trademarks, thus affirming the balance of convenience in favor of the appellant. The Court's holding reinforced the principle that prior use of a trademark is critical in disputes regarding trademark infringement.