Bombay High Court Restrains Use of Trade Dress Similar to Parachute Jasmine Hair Oil

The Bombay High Court has temporarily restrained Minolta Natural Care and related entities from using packaging and bottle designs that the Court found deceptively similar to Marico’s Parachute Jasmine and Parachute Advansed Jasmine hair oils.

The Court said Marico established a strong prima facie case of trade dress imitation, noting similarities in colour scheme, layout, bottle shape, and overall visual appearance.

It held that such resemblance could mislead consumers and amounted to passing off.

Observing that continued use would cause irreparable harm, the Court granted an interim injunction and directed the defendants to stop using the impugned trade dress.

[Marico Ltd v. Minolta Natural Care & Ors.]