Delhi High Court declares Toyota’s “ALPHARD” a well-known trade mark in India
The Court ordered removal of identical “ALPHARD” registrations, recognising Toyota’s trans-border reputation and spillover goodwill in India.
Trans-border reputation
Trans-border reputation exists when public at large is aware of the trademark
Delhi High Court: While disposing of a passing off action, the Single Bench of Pradeep Nandrajog, J. held that to establish trans-border reputation