Bombay High Court Refuses Interim Relief to Minco India in ‘MINCO’ Trademark Dispute

The Bombay High Court refused interim relief to Minco India Private Limited in a trademark dispute over the use of “MINCO” by Minco India Flow Elements Private Limited.

The Court held that the plaintiff had suppressed material facts, including prior knowledge of the defendant’s use since 2012, consent for the name change, and shared directors within the business group.

Observing that the defendant had openly used the mark for years and built a substantial business, the Court found no strong prima facie case, no balance of convenience, and no risk of consumer confusion, and therefore dismissed the interim application.

[Minco India Pvt. Ltd. v. Minco India Flow Elements Pvt Ltd.]