Delhi High Court Restrains Rishikesh Hotel from Using ‘Cordelia’ Mark in Trademark Suit

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Cordelia Cruises, restraining a Rishikesh-based hotel, Cordelia Inn, from using a similar name.

The court held that adding “Inn” to the plaintiff’s mark “Cordelia” does not distinguish it, as it remains deceptively similar, likely confusing consumers. Both parties operate in the hospitality industry, advertising on common platforms like Goibibo and TripAdvisor, targeting similar customers.

The court rejected the hotel’s claim of distinct services, noting shared trade channels and the prominence of “Cordelia” in both marks and listed the main suit on September 23.

[Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt. Ltd. V Mukesh Prasad Thapliyal & Ors.]