In the High Court of Delhi, Merryvale Limited filed a suit against John Doe and others, seeking relief for trademark infringement, passing off, rendition of accounts, fraud, dilution of trademarks, and damages. The plaintiff, a subsidiary of Super Group (SGHC) Limited, owns the BETWAY trademark and operates online gaming websites under this brand.
The plaintiff alleges that the defendants are unlawfully using the BETWAY mark in their business activities, leading to confusion among the public and damaging the plaintiff's brand reputation. The defendants are accused of using the BETWAY trademark without authorization, which has resulted in public confusion and potential harm to the plaintiff's reputation.
Furthermore, the defendants are misleadingly representing themselves as being associated with or authorized by Merryvale Limited or the BETWAY brand, thereby deceiving consumers. They are also accused of using the BETWAY trademark in their domain names, trade names, and other branding elements, which could further cause public confusion.
As a result, the Court issued an ex parte ad interim injunction, restraining the defendants from using the BETWAY mark or any deceptively similar variation in their business or online presence until the next hearing.
Case Citation: Merryvale Limited Vs John Doe:12.08.2024 : CS(COMM) 678/2024: Delhi High Court: Saurabh Banerjee: H.J
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