Bombay High Court restrains Fedex Securities from using ‘FEDEX’

The Bombay High Court has restrained FedEx Securities Pvt Ltd and its group entities from using the mark “FEDEX”, holding that it infringes and dilutes the well-known trademark of Federal Express Corporation.

Justice R.I. Chagla ruled that once “FEDEX” was recognised as a well-known mark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, its continued use by unrelated entities, even in financial services, could not be permitted.

The Court rejected the defence of long-standing use and granted an interim injunction, allowing a six-week window for compliance.

[Federal Express Corporation v. Fedex Securities Pvt Ltd.]