Supreme Court of India · 2025-08-14
Pernod Ricard India Private Limited vs Karanveer Singh Chhabra
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Pernod Ricard India Private Limited
- Respondent
- Karanveer Singh Chhabra
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined issues related to trademark law, focusing on the similarity and distinctiveness of trade dress, including name, colour scheme, and trade dress, as well as the scope of exclusive rights over common or descriptive terms. The Court analyzed legal principles governing post-sale confusion and the application of jurisprudence from the UK, emphasizing the importance of consumer perception and the average consumer test. The judgment clarified the extent of trademark protection and the circumstances under which rights may be limited or challenged. The decision ultimately reinforced the principles of fair competition and consumer protection in trademark law.