Bombay High Court Temporarily Bars Kataria Insurance Brokers From Using ‘KATARIA’ Trademark

The Bombay High Court granted interim relief restraining Kataria Insurance Brokers Private Limited from using the name “KATARIA INSURANCE” or any deceptively similar mark for insurance services.

The Court held that the use infringed the registered trademark of Kataria Jewellery Insurance Consultancy, noting that both entities operate in the same insurance sector and that the mark “KATARIA” had acquired distinctiveness through long and continuous use.

Finding a strong prima facie case, balance of convenience in favour of the plaintiff, and risk of irreparable harm, the Court directed maintenance of status quo until final disposal of the suit.

[Bhavesh Suresh Kataria v. Kataria Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd.]