Delhi High Court Restrains ‘Alchem’ From Using Mark Deceptively Similar to ‘Alkem’

The Delhi High Court has restrained Alchem International Pvt. Ltd. from manufacturing, selling, or advertising pharmaceutical products under the mark “Alchem” or any deceptively similar mark to “Alkem,” which is owned by Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

Alkem, one of India’s largest pharmaceutical companies, argued that Alchem’s use of a nearly identical mark amounted to trademark infringement and passing off. It has held registrations for “Alkem” since its incorporation.

The Court observed that Alkem was the original proprietor of the mark and that Alchem’s adoption was not bona fide. The interim injunction was granted to protect Alkem’s statutory and commercial rights.

[Alkem Laboratories v Alchem International]