Pernod Ricard Archives

Supreme Court| No interim injunction to Pernod Ricard for mark ‘Blenders Pride’ against ‘London Pride’ in a trade mark infringement case

The products in the present case are premium and ultra-premium whiskies, targeted at a discerning consumer base, that are likely to exercise greater care in their purchase decisions. The distinct trade dress and packaging reduce any likelihood of confusion.

Pernod Ricard's penalty for loss of liquor in transit

Case Briefs Supreme Court

SC allows Pernod Ricard’s appeal against higher penalty for loss of liquor in transit; Holds substituted Rule applicable for deciding quantum of penalty

“A repealed provision will cease to operate from the date of repeal and the substituted provision will commence to operate from the date of its substitution.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court dismisses plea of Pernod Ricard for renewal of its liquor licence on ground of non-maintainability

“A reasoned order dated 13-4-2023 had been passed rejecting the L-1 License application of the petitioner, Pernod Ricard India (P) Ltd. on the ground that documents had been received from investigating agencies alleging the participation of the petitioner and its employees in commonly referred to as the ‘Delhi Excise Policy Scam’.”