Delhi High Court Refers EBC–Rupa Constitution Trademark Dispute to Mediation

The Delhi High Court referred the trademark dispute filed by Eastern Book Company (EBC) against Rupa Publications India over the design and trade dress of its pocket edition of the Constitution of India towards mediation.

EBC alleged that Rupa’s red-and-black “coat-pocket edition” was deceptively similar to its own established version, creating consumer confusion.

Earlier, the Court had restrained Rupa from selling or distributing the contested edition and directed the recall of unsold stock. Rupa has now moved to vacate the interim injunction, while EBC has been directed to file its response.

The matter will be heard before the Delhi High Court Mediation Centre.