Delhi High Court Refuses to Stop 'Baby Forest' from Using Name in Forest Essentials Trademark Row

The Delhi High Court recently refused to stop the brand 'Baby Forest' from using its name, ruling that no company can claim a monopoly over the common word "Forest."

The Court upheld a previous decision, holding that a brand must provide stringent evidence to prove a dictionary word has gained a specific secondary meaning.

Following the anti-dissection rule, the Court compared the marks as a whole rather than focusing on a single word.

It found the packaging and logos distinct enough to prevent confusion for an average buyer and dismissed the plea for an interim injunction.

[Mountain Valley Springs India Pvt. Ltd. v. Baby Forest Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd.]