Summary
In Sangeetha Caterers and Consultants LLP v. Hotel Sangethas Pure Veg (OA No. 673 of 2026), the Madras High Court restrained a Thanjavur restaurant from trading as 'Hotel Sangethas Pure Veg Restaurant' or any similar name. It found that customers could mistake the restaurant for the well-known Sangeetha Veg Restaurant chain. Dropping a letter from a famous restaurant name does not avoid infringement.
| Who is affected | Restaurants, cloud kitchens, sweet shops and food chains, especially those opening new outlets in other cities. |
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| What to do | Chains should register their name for restaurant services (Class 43) and packaged food (Class 30) before expanding. New outlets should check the name against existing marks before printing boards and menus. |
| Source | Madras High Court (reported by LiveLaw) |
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