Sources: 
The Delhi High Court has lifted the restraint imposed by a New Delhi commercial court on Fox Mandal & Associates from using the 'FoxMandal' trademark, following a consent agreement between the disputing parties.
The trademark dispute arose when Somabrata Mandal and his firm, Fox Mandal & Co, claimed ownership of the 'FOXMANDAL' trademark, which they registered in 2002. They asserted that the firm was originally established by their late father, Dinabandhu Mandal, in 1984, with Somabrata becoming Managing Partner in 1989 and personally designing the logo.
Earlier, on May 2, the commercial court had restrained Shuvabrata and Shouryabrata Mandal and their firm Fox Mandal & Associates from using the 'FoxMandal' trademark and the associated domain. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants registered the domain in 2010 without their knowledge but only began using it in 2018.
"The Delhi High Court on Wednesday set aside the restraint from using the trademark ‘FoxMandal’ in any form. The order was passed after obtaining consent from both parties," highlighting the resolution of the dispute.
This case underscores the complexities of trademark ownership within family-run firms and the importance of clear registration and usage rights to avoid legal conflicts.
"It was asserted that the firm was originally established by their late father Dinabandhu Mandal in 1984, with Somabrata becoming Managing Partner in 1989 and designing the logo himself," emphasizing the plaintiffs' claim to the trademark's origin.
The court's decision allows Fox Mandal & Associates to resume use of the 'FoxMandal' trademark, ending a legal battle that had significant implications for brand identity and business operations.
Sources: The Delhi High Court lifted a commercial court's restraint on Fox Mandal & Associates from using the 'FoxMandal' trademark after both parties consented. The dispute involved ownership claims by Somabrata Mandal's firm, which registered the trademark in 2002, against Shuvabrata and Shouryabrata Mandal's firm.
