Campussutra Retail Private Limited has challenged the constitutional validity of Rule 124 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, before the Delhi High Court in W.P.(C) 13581/2026. Rule 124 lets a trademark owner ask the Registrar to determine and declare its mark 'well-known' as a standalone exercise. The petition also challenges the Registrar's 2024 declaration of CAMPUS, owned by Campus Activewear Limited, as a well-known mark, arguing that the Trade Marks Act contains no express power for such a standalone determination. The matter is listed for 8 December 2026. The outcome could affect every brand that holds, or is applying for, well-known status through the Registry.
| Who is affected | Brands already declared well-known by the Trade Marks Registry, brands planning to apply under Rule 124, and businesses facing objections based on another party's well-known mark. |
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| What to do | If you rely on a well-known declaration, keep your evidence of reputation (sales, advertising, media coverage, past orders) up to date so you can also prove reputation in court if needed. Brands planning a Rule 124 application should watch for the court's decision. |
| Source | India Law Offices (Delhi High Court, W.P.(C) 13581/2026) |
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