LOUIS VUITTON SUFFERS SETBACK AS DELHI COURT DISMISSES THE SUIT

This case commentary Louis Vuitton Malletier vs. Sh. Manjeet Singh & Anr., (2025 SCC OnLine Del.) explores that the plaintiff bears the burden of establishing both infringement and unauthorised use of the trademark, and that allegations of unauthorised use must be supported by cogent and convincing evidence. While registration, goodwill and reputation is a factor in trademark protection, it does not necessarily create the defendant's liability. The focus of this judgment is thus on the difference between the legal right to a trademark and the evidentiary elements required to assert the rights before a court.