Alkem Laboratories Ltd Vs Lordcent and Torcent Healthcare
Order Date: 28 August 2025
Case Number: CS(COMM) 905/2025
Neutral Citation: Not Provided
Name of Court: High Court of Delhi
Hon'ble Judge: Mr. Justice Tejas Karia
Facts
Alkem Laboratories claimed exclusive rights over its ‘A TO Z’ trademark, logo, and product design for medicines, used since 1997 and registered under Indian law. They discovered in 2023 that Lordcent and Torcent were selling similar medicines with nearly identical branding, which could confuse customers.
Dispute
Alkem argued that Lordcent and Torcent had copied their branding, leading to trademark, copyright infringement, and passing off. The records showed Lordcent and Torcent gave written assurances to stop using the disputed branding, but Alkem later found similar products still on sale in 2025, prompting this lawsuit for a permanent injunction against further use.
Decision
The Court recognized Alkem’s prior rights and found the competing products’ branding was deceptively similar. It ordered Lordcent and Torcent to immediately stop selling, marketing, or advertising any products using the disputed marks or packaging. The Court also ordered the removal of such products from third-party websites and set deadlines for replies and further proceedings. The injunction will remain in effect until the next hearing.
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Written By: Advocate Ajay Amitabh Suman, IP Adjutor [Patent and Trademark Attorney], High Court of Delhi
