Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. is appealing a July ruling by the Bombay High Court that imposed a fine of ₹4.5 crore (approximately $560,000 USD) for violating an interim directive issued in 2023. The directive prohibited the sale of cone-shaped camphor products that resembled those of Mangalam Organics Ltd., which had filed a trademark infringement suit against Patanjali. Patanjali’s director, Rajneesh Mishra, admitted in an affidavit that the company had continued to sell the prohibited products, and offered an unconditional apology to the court. Despite Patanjali’s claims that they had ceased sales, evidence presented by Mangalam showed that camphor products with manufacturing dates in March 2024 were still being distributed. The Bombay High Court has scheduled a further hearing for November 27, where the outcome of the case could have significant implications for trademark protections in India. Mangalam’s advocate, Hiren Kamod, argues that Patanjali’s actions demonstrate a pattern of dishonesty and non-compliance, while Patanjali’s legal team argues that the company has ceased sales and is willing to comply with the court’s orders.
Source: https://www.mumbailive.com/en/civic/bombay-hc-begins-hearing-patanjali-appeal-86702